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B. Consent Agenda Items

Student Local Option Debt

General Activity Management Sales Tax PPEL Service Sinking Nutrition

Fund 10 Fund 21 Fund 22 Fund 33 Fund 36 Fund 40 Fund 41 Fund 61

Beginning Balance-

August 31, 2016 694,081.13$ 95,293.54$ (113,917.61)$ 394,172.50$ 225,477.63$ 44,738.25$ 1,183,633.86$ 105,935.65$

Cash Receipts 621,901.59$ 20,064.99$ 10,980.97$ 110,235.60$ (44,057.22)$ 57,508.59$ 177,537.25$ 37,120.36$

Cash Expenditures (733,020.63)$ (26,350.39)$ -$ (250,778.12)$ -$ -$ -$ (38,152.45)$

Ending Balance-

September 30, 2016 582,962.09$ 89,008.14$ (102,936.64)$ 253,629.98$ 181,420.41$ 102,246.84$ 1,361,171.11$ 104,903.56$

PRIOR YEAR -- SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 537,041.98$ 69,266.11$ (3,059.31)$ 360,112.64$ 112,257.38$ 89,715.78$ 1,148,917.87$ 69,553.99$

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CASH BALANCE BY FUND

September 30, 2016

8 Revenue

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.00GENERAL FIXED ASSETS08

8.37$7,806,533.16$608,743.09$8,519,742.92 $713,209.76GENERAL FUND10

25.24$242,240.00$20,064.99$324,032.11 $81,792.11STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND21

10.83$90,545.01$10,980.97$101,544.92 $10,999.91MANAGEMENT LEVY FUND22

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.00CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND31

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.002013 GO BONDS -- CAPITAL PROJECTS32

8.71$459,187.82$43,347.37$503,000.00 $43,812.18LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND33

11.83$171,834.27$22,831.01$194,889.00 $23,054.73PHYSICAL PLANT &EQUIPMENT FUND36

10.89$470,921.46$57,508.59$528,467.00 $57,545.54DEBT SERVICE FUND40

88.44$23,991.34$177,537.25$207,537.25 $183,545.91SINKING FUND41

7.95$434,662.13$37,120.36$472,178.08 $37,515.95SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND61

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.00SCHOLARSHIPS81

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.00AGENCY FUND - RIVER VALLEY CONF91

10.61$9,699,915.19$978,133.63$10,851,391.28 $1,151,476.098 Revenue

9 Expenditure

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.00GENERAL FIXED ASSETS08

14.28$7,005,221.50$725,818.55$8,172,348.42 $1,167,126.92GENERAL FUND10

18.08$235,148.26$26,350.39$286,441.55 $51,293.29STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND21

129.94($37,130.46)$0.00$124,026.20 $161,156.66MANAGEMENT LEVY FUND22

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.002013 GO BONDS -- CAPITAL PROJECTS32

55.05$386,377.74$250,778.12$859,537.25 $473,159.51LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FUND33

25.67$203,622.51$0.00$273,952.14 $70,329.63PHYSICAL PLANT &EQUIPMENT FUND36

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.00DEBT SERVICE FUND40

10.03$427,111.69$30,002.95$474,741.48 $47,629.79SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND61

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.00SCHOLARSHIPS81

0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00 $0.00AGENCY FUND - RIVER VALLEY CONF91

19.34$8,220,351.24$1,032,950.01$10,191,047.04 $1,970,695.809 Expenditure

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Northeast Community School District Board Meeting Minutes September 14, 2016

At 6:00 p.m., Board President Richard Krogmann called the regular meeting to order.

Present were Directors Mary Smith, Andy Friedrichsen, Jeni Grantz, Shawn Rathje, Board Secretary Bartels and Superintendent Gray. Administrator Eric Brown was present. Media representative, Thomas Pantera, The Observer, was also present.

Recognition of Visitors -- Three of the new elementary teachers were present and introduced themselves to the board. Moved by Andy Friedrichsen, Jeni Grantz to approve the consent agenda which included approving bills outstanding, recapitulation/finance summary, minutes from the August 24th meeting, transportation and nurse reports, 2016 Fiscal Year End bank statements and the following open enrollments:

2016-2017 Open Enrollment IN 4 Students from Clinton CSD 2016-2017 Open Enrollment OUT 1 Student to Delwood CSD 1 Student to CAM Virtual Academy

Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned sine die at 6:10 p.m. Board Secretary Bartels called the organizational meeting to order and called for nominations for Board President. Moved by Mary Smith, Andy Friedrichsen to nominate Richard Krogmann as Board President. There were no other nominations. Roll call: Shawn Rathje – aye, Jeni Grantz – aye, Mary Smith – aye, Andy Friedrichsen – aye, Richard Krogmann – aye Richard Krogmann was read the Oath of Office by Board Secretary Bartels. Board Secretary Bartels called for nominations for Board Vice-President. Moved by Mary Smith, Jeni Grantz to nominate Shawn Rathje as Board Vice-President. There were no other nominations. Roll call: Jeni Grantz – aye, Mary Smith – aye, Andy Friedrichsen – aye, Richard Krogmann – aye, Shawn Rathje – aye Shawn Rathje was read the Oath of Office by Board Secretary Bartels.

Board President Krogmann resumed the regular board meeting. Information and Discussion Items— Superintendent Gray reported how well professional development training went on the first early out Wednesday. Elementary Principal Brown reiterated the same and stated that the PLC groups have set short term and long term goals.

Superintendent Gray reported that Mrs. Christiansen has received some great

suggestions for adult organized Homecoming activities. The Sunday prior there will be a bonfire for high school students and Friday, before the game, there will be tailgating for all students and community in the elementary parking lot.

Superintendent Gray asked that if any board members wanted to attend the IASB Convention or the AEA Board & Administrator Banquet to notify Board Secretary Bartels to make reservations and hotel accommodations. He reported to the Board that the transportation department is looking at purchasing a 7-passenger minivan this fall and possibly a suburban in the spring. The school board retreat was discussed. The board will do an onsite retreat and tour both buildings during the school day. It will be October 5th, starting at 10:00 A.M. Administrator input will be gathered and an agenda will be developed.

Action Items-- Moved by Mary Smith, Andy Friedrichsen to appoint, Tina Bartels, as Board Secretary-Treasurer. Motion carried 5-0. Tina Bartels was read the Oath of Office by Board President Krogmann.

Moved by Andy Friedrichsen, Jeni Grantz to set the bond for the Board Secretary-Treasurer at $2 million. Motion carried 5-0.

Moved by Shawn Rathje, Mary Smith to set legal counsel for the Board as Lynch Dallas

P.C. Motion carried 5-0. Moved by Jeni Grantz, Shawn Rathje to name Gateway State Bank as the district

depository bank. Motion carried 5-0. Moved by Jeni Grantz, Mary Smith to set the limit of funds that may be deposited at $6

million. Motion carried 5-0. Moved by Shawn Rathje, Mary Smith to set the date and time of regular board meetings

as the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. Motion carried 5-0.

Moved by Andy Friedrichsen, Jeni Grantz to approve the personnel report as follows:

Appointment of Gwen Costello as Play Director at a salary of $1,851.89 based upon

the 2016-2017 Schedule B contract.

Appointment of Laurie Brewer as Special Education Transportation Associate at the

hourly rate of $11.96.

Appointment of Darla Hasken and Wesley Jackson as shared Assistant High School

Girls Track Coaches. They will each receive $1,322.78, half of the 2016-2017

Schedule B salary of $2,645.56.

Motion carried 5-0.

The next Regular Board Meeting was set for Wednesday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the Elementary Library. The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

__________________________ _____________________________

Richard Krogmann Tina Bartels Board President Board Secretary

Northeast Community School District Board of Education Retreat/Tour Minutes October 5, 2016

The Northeast Community School District held a Board Retreat/Tour on October 5, 2016, that started at 10:00 A.M. in Room 207 in the High School.

Board members present were Rich Krogmann, Andy Friedrichsen, Mary Smith, Jeni Grantz and Shawn Rathje along with Board Secretary Bartels and Superintendent Gray. The following areas were toured and items were discussed:

A. FY16 End of Year Budget review and FY17 enrollment update B. STEM Classroom tour C. Meet with Twin States Technical Service D. MSHS Facility discussion with Rick Sullivan E. MS WINN Classroom tour F. Alternative Classroom tour G. Elementary Preschool Classroom tour H. Lunch I. Alternative School Presentation J. TLC Coach Discussion K. Professional Development Discussion

Retreat adjourned at 2:00 P.M. Board President Board Secretary Richard Krogmann Tina Bartels

BUS # Ending Mileage

MILES

DRIVEN

ADM

MILES

BUS

MILES

VAN

MILES

BUS

MILES

VAN

MILES

BUS

MILES

VAN

MILES

GRNDS

&

MAINT.

HOT

LUNCH

VAN

7 Spare Lift Bus 84365 0

8 Spare Bus 150976 20

9 Patti C. Lift Bus 42106 1494 1494

10 Jim R 180022 1044

11 Suburban 217231 974 974

12 Lunch Van 121560 31 31

14 Suburban 199910 952 175 737 40

15 Spare Bus 134894 557 557

16 Mert S 148258 941

17 Joe H 183027 1284

18 Karen K 169099 1801 250

19 Bob U 146040 1120

20 Van 129348 842 842

21 Rich G 124251 1392 116 43

22 Norm G 156110 1510

23 Suburban 123522 706 172 97 29

24 Suburban 130811 702 91 611

25 Byron B 105044 1021

26 Ken B 113374 458 116

27 Suburban 76561 1656 1031 34 43 548

81 Spare Bus 78167 857 857

101 Spare Bus 41426 1076 1076

102 Dale S 48249 1626

103 Spare Bus 14028 137 137

SVC-42 Maintenance 124309 400 400

TOTAL 3,042,688 22,601 1,378 - 222 1,610 2,596 3,036 1,228 400 31

12,100

MONTHLY REPORT - SEPTEMBER

ACTIVITY

NET STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

CLASS TRIPS

FIELD TRIPS SP. ED

School Nurse Report

Sept. 2016

General Information:

Ambulance Calls: 1 for staff member

Blood sugar monitoring: 6 students

Home visits: 0

Parent contacts(phone/school regarding illness/injury/health updates: 269

Student illness/injury/seen by nurse: 537

Seizure monitoring:

Nebulizer treatments:

Blood pressure monitoring: ____students_____3_____staff

Medicaid claiming: 6 students-

5-transportation Medicaid claiming

IEP/504 meetings:

1 Health care plan update for IEP

Medicaid: All ICD-10 coding in place for claiming

Immunization update:

Provisionals sent: 14- 7th graders for their Tdap

Preschool: all up to date

K: 9 provisionals

Transfer records: 1 remaining

Dental Update:

9th grade: certificates coming in slowly—reminder email sent—14 on file

TK-K: Certificates coming in-reminders will be sent in Sept.—12 remaining

The dental audit by IDPH I-Smile state dental hygienist will be Nov. 16. At that time, she will screen any

students that haven’t been seen by their own provider. A program will also be presented for preschool.

Vision Certificates: (K and 3rd-nurse allowed to do screenings for state requirement)

K: 11 remaining to be sent in or the nurse can screen

3rd grade: 8 certificates on file

Staff Worker’s Comp. Paperwork: 3 injury’s and 1 with student behavior incident

1-student arm fracture

1-student wearing 30 day heart monitor

I worked with JMC to be able to put a note on the cook’s daily point of sale(POS) page regarding any of

our kids with medical/food allergy conditions. Next year they said a picture will also pop up. For this year

I am giving them a list with a new school picture put on for their reference.with JMC to be able to put a

note on the cook’s daily point of sale(POS) page regarding any of our kids with medical/food allergy

conditions. Next year they said a picture will also pop up. For this year I am giving them a list with a new

school picture put on for their reference.

C. Information and Discussion Items

D. Action Items

1 | P a g e Program Application Updated August 2015

State of Iowa - Department of Education Division of Community Colleges - Bureau of Career and Technical Education

Secondary CTE Program Approval for Initial Approval

Purpose Seeking and maintaining state program approval allows a district or districts to establish and maintain quality CTE programs that implement best practices resulting in effective teaching and learning. Seeking program approval

provides increased opportunities for students to be college and career ready,

lays the groundwork for completing Programs of Study (POS) requirements,

provides an opportunity for the program to become eligible to receive State Secondary Assistance once the program is underway and can demonstrate quality sustainability per Iowa Code §258.5.

Programs must be “offered and taught” for a minimum of 1 year before seeking initial program approval. Program approval application must be submitted by December 1

st during the 2

nd year or subsequent years of the program. The Department will approve or deny initial approval by April 15

th. If approved the

program will be eligible for state secondary assistance funds for that year. Larger districts which have more than one program in a service area will need to complete an application for each program it wishes to seek approval (programs are defined by CIP codes). Districts seeking program approval for similar programs may wish collaborate, but each district shall submit a completed application. This is especially important for districts involved in grade sharing agreements and to districts that tuition-out students.

Instructions Review the program requirements and definitions section (found at the end of this document),

Contact the Department of Education Content Area Consultant

Complete the application and include all requested attachments,

Submit all correspondence and completed application materials to: Jennifer McAbee Iowa Department of Education – Grimes State Office Building

East 14th

Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0146

-or- [email protected]

Department of Education Technical Assistance Resources Agriculture Education Dale Gruis 515/281-4712 [email protected] Industrial Technology Andy Wermes 515/281-8353 [email protected] Health Science Education Vacant 515/281-4707 [email protected] Business & Marketing Education Kelli Diemer 515/281-3615 [email protected] Family & Consumer Sciences Education Vacant 515/242-5032 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]







Part I: General Program Information

1 Date program began

Fall 2015

2 Name of Program

Manufacturing Program of Study

3 Name of Service Area

Industrial Technology

4

Career Cluster (Contact a DE consultant for assistance)

Manufacturing

5

CIP Number (Contact a DE consultant for assistance)

1506130000

6

CIP Title (Contact a DE consultant for assistance)

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

7

What does this program prepare students to do? What foundation does it provide students?

Students are prepared for a variety of 4-year engineering programs, 2 year vocational/technical programs, and entry level vocational skills jobs. It provides exposure to related math, science, computer applications as well as practical application experiences.


Part II: District General Information

8 District Name

Northeast Community School District

9 District Number

4773

10 District Address

3690 Hwy 136 Goose Lake, Iowa 52750

11 Superintendent

Neil Gray

12 Superintendent Signature/Date

13

High School Principal (For larger districts please list all HS principals with CTE responsibilities)

Alicia Christiansen

14

District Contact(s) (for larger districts, please list all contacts)

Alicia Christiansen

15 District Contact Phone Number(s)

563-577-2249 x106

16

District Contact(s) Alternate Phone Number

563-212-3106

17

Board President

Rich Krogmann


18 Board President’s Signature/Date

19 Date of Board Approval

10.19.16


Part III: Delivery of Program

20

Where is the program delivered? (check one)

___x__ Locally _____ Community College _____ Other – describe: ______________________________________

21

Is this a shared program? (check one)

_____ Yes - If yes, please describe (28e, grade sharing, career academy, etc) ___x__ No

22

Is the program structured on semesters or trimesters? (check one)

___x__ Semester _____ Trimester

23

Is the program structured in blocks or single periods? (check one)

__x___ Blocks _____ Single Periods

24

Will/does the program include lab training, on-the-job training, job shadowing, internship, cooperative, and/or clinical experiences? (Note 1: check all that apply) (Note 2: If yes, provide detail)

_____ Yes __x___ No Lab Training __________________________________________ _____ Yes __x___ No On-the-job training __________________________________________ _____ Yes __x___ No Shadowing ___________________________________________ _____ Yes __x___ No Internship __________________________________________ _____ Yes __x___ No Cooperative experiences __________________________________________ _____ Yes __x___ No Clinical experiences ___________________________________________


25

Program Length (All courses in the program) (IAC 12.5(14) Unit. - A unit is a course which meets one of the following criteria: it is taught for at least 200 minutes per week for 36 weeks; it is taught for the equivalent of 120 hours of instruction; or it is an equated requirement as a part of an innovative program filed as prescribed in rule 12.9(256). A fractional unit shall be calculated in a manner consistent with this subrule. Multiple-section courses taught at the same time in a single classroom situation by one teacher do not meet this unit definition for the assignment of a unit of credit.)

___108__ Weeks ____3_ Units Example: If the program includes 2 year-long courses and 4 semester-long courses, the total units would be 4 (each semester course = .5 units and each year-long course = 1 unit) and the total weeks would be 144 (each semester course = 18 weeks and each year-long course = 36 weeks)

26

List any industry certification(s) available (Examples would include CAN, ProStart, Welding, etc.)

Who pays for the industry certification?

_____ Yes; Provide the type: __________________________________

__x___ No

_____ District _____ Student

27

Describe how the facility and equipment are adequate to meet the needs of the program.

The facility at Northeast is set-up to accommodate lecture, group discussion, and lab experimentation. We have all commonly used lab equipment for a high school level as well as subject related computer related software. Classes frequently makes theoretical calculations and compare them to laboratory measurements.

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28

Is/will there be a CTE articulation agreement in place using one of the following:

Statewide articulation agreement,

District to post-secondary program.

Concurrent enrollment, or

Completed, approved Program of Study (POS)?

(check all that apply)

_____ Yes - through a statewide articulation agreement Name of specific course from the statewide articulation: ______________________________ _____ Yes - through district to post-secondary agreement Name of course: _______________________________________________________________ __x___ Yes - through concurrent enrollment Name of courses: ___Technical Math__________________________________________ _x____ Yes - through a completed, approved Program of Study (POS) Programs articulated __Eastern Iowa Community College Manufacturing Program_____ Date of most recent, signed agreement ____August 2016_________________________ _____ No

Part IV: Instructor Information

29

Does the instructor have the appropriate endorsements to teach this program?

___x__ Yes _____ No

30

Please list each instructor’s name and email

Ken Schoon


Part V: Short Narrative Descriptions

31

Describe how OSHA-related safety is/will be incorporated throughout classes, shops, and labs.

Safety is constantly stressed and its importance in industry is stressed. All safety recommendations over the years have been implemented. To date the safety record for the Industrial Technology program at Northeast for the last 30 years has been very impressive.

32

Describe how student leadership standards are/will be incorporated as an integral part of the program. If the program is affiliated with a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), please include the name.

Throughout the Manufacturing Program of Study students are exposed to leadership opportunities. The skills will be developed as students work collaboratively to complete relevant and meaningful tasks.

33

Describe how All Aspects of Industry are/will be incorporated throughout the program (reference definition in Appendix).

Business Planning – Business planning is covered through text material and class discussion. Management – Management is covered through text material, class discussion, and class/student activities. Finance - Finance is covered through text material and class discussion. Technical and Production Skills - Technical and production skills are covered through text material and class discussion, while actual skills are developed class/student activities. Principles of Technology - Principles of technology are covered through text material and class discussion. Understanding of concepts are clarified and strengthened through lab activities. Labor Issues - Labor issues are covered through text material and class discussion. Community Issues - Community issues are covered through text material and class discussion. Health, Safety and Environment - Health, safety, and environment are addressed in class discussion and practiced in lab/student activities. Personal Work Habits – Personal work habits are addressed in class discussion and practiced in lab/student activities.


34

Describe how the program is/will be shared with stakeholders.

The program is shared with stakeholders in the following ways:

7th

Grade Orientation

8th

Grade Exploratory Course

8th

Grade Registration Guide

Freshman Orientation

Career Planning Seminars

35

Describe how program advisory committee members are/will be included in the program evaluation and improvement process?

The Program Advisory Committee serves as an integral part of the Manufacturing Program of Study. They approve all standards, benchmarks, technical skills and critical competencies. They meet annually to review student data and set expectations for the following year.


Part VI: Recruitment, Access, Retention, and Completion

36 Annual projected enrollment

50-60 Male Students and 0-5 Female Students

37

Describe the process and data utilized to determine student interest in this program.

We use a collaboration model between the school counselors, the administration and the manufacturing program of study staff to determine appropriate section quantities in the program of study. Yearly the data collected from the 8

th grade registration process and then the data collected

from the teacher during the 8th

grade exploratory class drives sections.

38

Describe the plan used or to be used to ensure equitable access to programs for all students including special populations and under-represented groups.

The program is shared with stakeholders in the following ways:

7th

Grade Orientation

8th

Grade Exploratory Course

8th

Grade Registration Guide

Freshman Orientation

Career Planning Seminars

39

How many students participated in the program during the previous year?

In the 2015-2016 school year, approximately 52 males and 1 female participated in one or more courses in the program of study. This is out of an enrollment of approximately

40

Is the program designated as non-traditional? (Contact a DE consultant for technical assistance)

_____ Yes; for _____ Male _____ Female _x____ No

41

Describe how the district provides or will provide necessary support and accommodations to diverse and special populations to ensure effective teaching and learning.

Northeast goes above and beyond supporting ALL students in being successful in their high school course work. In some cases, the supports needed to help kids be successful might include at-risk or special education accommodations. If it is determined that is needed for a student to achieve success then the district will provide that support.


42

Describe how disaggregated program enrollment data is or will be analyzed annually to identify potential barriers for students. (suggested classes include race, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability)

Yearly administration, the counseling team and the instructors will analyze enrollment trends to identify success and concerns. From there an action plan will be created to support offering the courses at a time that is most feasible to kids. If needed, individual conversations with students will be had to look at why enrollment did or did not happen. This individual feedback will also serve as data to determine best options for the Manufacturing Program of Study.

43

Describe how the program assists/will assist students in exploring a variety of career options, and assists students with individual career plans.

The program will assist students in exploring career options in the following ways:

Exploration of Career Options during 8th

grade counseling and exploratory courses

Field trips during high school to see possible career paths

Individual career counseling to support student success

College visits to support area of interest


Part VII: Program of Study Development

44

Postsecondary Partner(s)

Postsecondary Partner: Eastern Iowa Community College Apprenticeship Program: _________________________________________________ 4-year College/University: _________________________________________________

45

How were content/program standards developed/identified?

_____ The program utilizes industry standards; (identify): _____ Standards were developed by a group of expert incumbent workers; (describe the process):

___x__ Other process; (describe the process) Content/program standards were identified and developed through discussion with local

community colleges/technical schools and communication with area industry leaders. Standards were also researched, materials secured, training obtained and updated to plan instruction and organize activities. Progression of instruction was discussed with administration, school board, and local advisory committee.


Part VIII: Program of Study Documentation

46

Include the following attachments (required): Attachment A: Program Content Standards and Benchmarks Attachment B: Program Critical Competencies Attachment C: Advisory committee’s approval of the critical competencies Attachment D: Community college approval of the critical competencies Attachment E: Program of Study course sequence (i.e., “Drawing Board”) which includes academic and technical content that incorporates

incorporates the Iowa Core and 21st

Century Skills Attachment F: Documentation describing how the Program of Study course sequence is shared with students in grade 8 prior to

completion of the 8th

grade curriculum plan Attachment G: Technical Skill Attainment assessments aligned with industry standards, where available and appropriate Attachment H: Evidence of approval of technical skill attainment assessments by the advisory committee Attachment I: Evidence documenting approval of the technical skill attainment assessment by the community college partner Attachment J: Plan for annual review and continuous approval

Part IX: Courses in the Program

47

List all program courses in sequential order (a minimum of three sequential units are required)

Course Title Units Is the course

concurrent enrollment?

Is the course shared with

another district?

Course 1

CORE 0.5 ___ Yes _x__ No ___ Yes _x__ No

Course 2

Drafting 1 0.5 ___ Yes __x_ No ___ Yes _x__ No

Course 3

Electricity 1 0.5 ___ Yes _x__ No ___ Yes __x_ No

Course 4

Principles of Technology 1 0.5 ___ Yes _x__ No ___ Yes _x__ No

Course 5

Technical Math 0.5 _x__ Yes ___ No ___ Yes _x__ No

Course 6

Introduction to Manufacturing

0.5 ___ Yes __x_ No ___ Yes __x_ No

Course 7

___ Yes ___ No ___ Yes ___ No


Course 8

___ Yes ___ No ___ Yes ___ No

Course 9

___ Yes ___ No ___ Yes ___ No

48

Complete a Course Information Page for each course in the program.

[No response required here]

Course Information (duplicate section as necessary)

Local Course Title Career Occupational Related Education (CORE)

Local Course Number 75

Number of Units 0.5 units

Local Course Description

CORE (Career and Occupational Related Education) is a semester course that is required for students sometime before graduation. Students will learn job getting and keeping skills, leadership, entrepreneurship, career choices, money matters, and computer applications in an effort to prepare them to live and work independently.

Course Standards and Benchmarks

Students will be able to:

Understand aspects of a variety of career pathways

Understand the steps in the job search process

Provide a general summary of proper on the job behaviors

Understand a variety of characteristics involved in managing money

Describe how reading, mathematics and science will be integrated and assessed in this course.

In the Career Occupational Related Education (CORE) course, students will be emerged in technical reading throughout the course. They will apply reading skills and strategies as they research various career opportunities and requirements. Throughout the research of careers, students will analyze the necessary school courses needed as related to mathematics and science.



Local Course Title Drafting 1




Drafting is a universal industrial language which is used to change abstract ideas into graphic information that can easily be understood. Emphasis in general drafting will be on basic drafting techniques, types of drawings, and developing “graphic visualization.” Drawings will be assigned to expose students to project drawings, sheet metal patternmaking, detailing, and fitted assembly drawings. Finally, students will select a project which includes a series of working drawings that could be used in a typical shop. Students wishing to continue their studies in Drafting may qualify for several articulation agreements to post-secondary institutions.



Identify career opportunities in Drafting and educational pathways towards those careers.

Create orthographic, isometric, and oblique mechanical drawing.

Describe mechanical object using appropriate dimensioning technique.

Develop sectional views and auxiliary views to communicate detail information.

Create a series of drawings to represent the parts and assembly of an object.

Use CADD software to generate 2 dimensional drawings.

Use CADD software to generate 3 dimensional drawings.


Technical and math skills are a focus in Drafting I. As students learn how to make mechanical drawing they incorporate math (especially geometry) skills as they develop a variety of drawings. The also develop skill in following written instructions.



Local Course Title Electricity 1




The principles of electricity will be emphasized in this course covering the basic concepts of power sources, Ohm’s law, power consumption, and residential wiring. Typical classroom activities will include topic discussion followed by experiments. Students will develop skills in using power supplies and analyzing equipment. Algebra basic background is suggested, but not required. Electricity/Electronics I must be taken prior to taking Electricity Electronics II.



Identify career opportunities and educational pathways towards those careers.

Describe the atomic structure of atoms and explain its relationship to the flow of electricity

State general means of creating an electrical pressure to do useful electrical work.

Identify types of electrical circuits and components within those circuits.

Construct a variety of electrical circuits and make measurement of various electrical properties.

Calculate theoretical values of various electrical properties in a variety of electrical circuits.


Students in Electricity I will on almost daily preform algebraic calculation the compare theoretical values to actual measurements. Science of atomic structure related to electrical conductivity is also studied.


Local Course Title Principles of Technology 1




This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of modern principles of technical/industrial processes and systems. Mathematics and applied science will be studied through the combination of classroom activities and laboratory activities. Principles of Technology is intended to strengthen math and science skills. It is recommended that underclassmen have completed Algebra I. With successful completion of this course, students may qualify for several articulation agreements to post-secondary institutions.




Define force and apply related measurements and calculations in mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems.

Define work and apply related measurements and calculations in mechanical, fluid, and electrical systems.

Define rate and apply related measurements and calculations in mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems.

Define resistance and apply related measurements and calculations in mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems.

Define energy and apply related measurements and calculations in mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems.

Define power and apply related measurements and calculations in mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems.

Define force transformers and apply related measurements and calculations in mechanical, fluid, and electrical systems.


Principles of Technology is an applied physics course. Each sub-unit requires students to read text materials and activity instruction, writing summaries, apply related math skills, and discuss applicable science.


Local Course Title Technical Math




Technical Math is a concurrent enrollment math class intended to strengthen mathematical skills while incorporating practical application, and research-skills. Typically each chapter will have a “out of the book” worksheet and then a practical application worksheet to bring relation to industry application.



Identify how math is needed in various careers and how Technical Math can be incorporated into the educational

pathway.

Comprehend and apply key basic terminology.

Apply key mathematical properties.

Interpret and express numbers in appropriate representation.

Describe relationships as a ratio, proportion, and a percent.

Solve direct, inverse, and quadratic relationship problems.

Describe how reading,

This concurrent enrollment class covers math concepts required by the community college. Mixed in with math skill and


mathematics and science will be integrated and assessed in this course.

technical skills of measurement and a focus on application of related science. Student are required to read and follow lab instructions and interpret related questions.


Local Course Title Introduction to Manufacturing




Introduction to Manufacturing is intended to give exposure to manufacturing principles. Concepts of industrial processes, materials, marketing, and product construction are supplemented with “hands on” activities.



Identify career opportunities and educational pathways towards careers in manufacturing.

List and describe the elements of technology and technological systems.

List and describe components of manufacturing.

Describe the relationship between materials and manufacturing.

Explain decision making for use of materials.

Identify major properties of manufacturing materials.

List and discuss major steps in the manufacturing process.


Introduction to Manufacturing combines elements of design, construction, analysis, and reporting. Activities start with a text based discussion and followed by a design of a project. Students then produce the product. Once completed, the make a series of measurements for analysis which is entered into an MS Excel spreadsheet. The activity concludes with a written report using MS Word that discusses relation to text material covered and connections to processes of producing the product.


Part X: Program Advisory Council/Committee Membership & Structure (Note 1: add more lines as necessary) (Note 2: Program Advisory Committees should have 5-8 Business/Industry Representatives)

Committee Structure (add rows for committee members, as needed) Provide information describing the advisory committee structure. For example, this may be a School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC), a subset of the district SIAC, a local advisory committee, a regional advisory committee, or some other structure. Include how often and how long the committee meets.

Northeast has a local advisory committee that meets twice a year to review technical skills and competencies with the Business/Industry

Representatives. The meetings are 45 minutes to an hour long with a structured conversation around recommendations and input from the

business partner.

Membership Representation

Gender

Race/ Ethnicity

1

Name: Ryan Hackman Employer: Spahn and Rose Lumber - Charlotte Position: Manager

M

1

2

Name: Lee Jacobsen Employer: Guardian - Dewitt Position: Shift Manager

M

1

3

Name: Brad Burken Employer: Charlotte Electric Position: Owner

M

1

4 Name: Ginger Pingel Employer: Guardian Position: Human Resources

F 1

5 Name: Craig Burken Employer: Eastern Iowa Community College Position: Welding Instructor

M 1

6 Name: Dave Sellnau Employer: Sellnau Construction Position: Owner

M 1


Gender: M = Male F = Female

Race: 1 = White, Not Hispanic 2 = Black, Not Hispanic 3 = Asian or Pacific Islander 4 = Hispanic

5 = Native American or Alaskan Native 6 = Does not indicate

Other: L = Member of Organized labor D = Individual with Disability


Part XI: Program Requirements from the Code of Iowa and Iowa Administrative Rule

Iowa Code - Chapter 258 – VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

258.5 Reimbursement from federal and state moneys If a school corporation maintains an approved vocational school, department, or classes in accordance with the rules adopted by the state board, and rules and standards adopted by the board of educational examiners, and the state plan for vocational education, adopted by the board for vocational education and approved by the United States department of education, the director of the department of education shall reimburse the school corporation at the end of the fiscal year for its expenditures for salaries and authorized travel of vocational teachers from federal and state funds. However, a school corporation shall not receive from federal and state funds a larger amount than one-half the sum which has been expended by the school corporation for that particular type of program. If federal and state funds are not sufficient to make the reimbursement to the extent provided in this section, the director shall prorate the respective amounts available to the corporations entitled to reimbursement. The director may use federal funds to reimburse approved practitioner preparation schools, departments, or classes for the training of teachers of agriculture, home economics, trades and industrial education, distributive education, and for the training of guidance counselors. 258.6 Definitions. As used in this chapter: 1. “Approved practitioner preparation school, department, or class” means a school, department, or class approved by the board as entitled

under this chapter to federal moneys for the training of teachers of vocational subjects. 2. “Approved school, department, or class” means a school, department, or class approved by the board as entitled under this chapter to

federal and state moneys for the salaries and authorized travel of teachers of vocational subjects. 258.9 Local advisory council The board of directors of a school district that maintains a school, department, or class receiving federal or state funds under this chapter shall, as a condition of approval by the state board, appoint a local advisory council for vocational education composed of public members with emphasis on persons representing business, agriculture, industry and labor. The local advisory council shall give advice and assistance to the board of directors in the establishment and maintenance of schools, departments, and classes that receive federal or state funds under this chapter. Local advisory councils may be organized according to program


area, school, community, or region. The state board shall adopt rules requiring that the memberships of local advisory councils fairly represent each sex and minorities residing in the school district. Members of an advisory council shall serve without compensation. 258.10 Powers of district boards. 1. The board of directors of a school district may carry on prevocational and vocational instruction in subjects relating to agriculture,

commerce, industry, and home economics, and pay the expense of such instruction in the same way as the expenses for other subjects in the public schools are paid.

2. The board of directors of a school district may establish and maintain school-to-work programs including alternative learning opportunities through which students may obtain skills or training outside the classroom. School-to-work programs include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Short-term job shadowing opportunities for students to explore career interests by observing work at a workplace or to include a series of

visits to various workplaces and time spent with individual workers to observe specific jobs. b. Structured work experiences integrating school and work-based experiences in an internship that may be an extension of a job shadowing

experience. c. Mentoring experiences providing students with a formal relationship with a worksite role model who shares career insights and teaches

students specific work-related skills. d. Career-oriented work experiences tied to school lessons through formal or informal training agreements, formal learning plans or

mentoring, by workplace personnel who may be paid or unpaid, and which may earn students credit toward graduation. e. Structured on-the-job training or apprenticeships for students who are enrolled in a technical or professional program that leads to a high

school diploma, advanced certificate of mastery, or associate degree. f. Work experiences available to students in school and community placements directly supervised by a school district or community college

staff member.

3. The board may provide workers’ compensation coverage by insuring, or self-insuring as provided in section 87.4, students participating in unpaid school-to-work programs. A school district’s liability to students injured while participating in an unpaid school-to-work program is as provided in section 85.20.


Iowa Code – Chapter 280.10 – EYE-PROTECTIVE DEVICES

280.10 Eye-protective devices. 1. a. Every student and teacher in any public or nonpublic school shall wear industrial quality eye-protective devices at all times while

participating, and while in a room or other enclosed area where others are participating, in any phase or activity of a course which may subject the student or teacher to the risk or hazard of eye injury from the materials or processes used in any of the following courses:

(1) Vocational or industrial arts shops or laboratories involving experience with any of the following: (a) Hot molten metals. (b) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials. (c) Heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or other materials. (d) Gas or electric arc welding. (e) Repair or servicing of any vehicle while in the shop. (f) Caustic or explosive materials. (2) Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids when risk is

involved.

b. Visitors to such shops and laboratories shall be furnished with and required to wear the necessary safety devices while such programs are in progress.

2. It shall be the duty of the teacher or other person supervising the students in said courses to see that the above requirements are complied

with. Any student failing to comply with such requirements may be temporarily suspended from participation in the course and the registration of a student for the course may be canceled for willful, flagrant, or repeated failure to observe the above requirements.

3. The board of directors of each local public school district and the authorities in charge of each nonpublic school shall provide the safety

devices required herein. Such devices may be paid for from the general fund, but the board may require students and teachers to pay for the safety devices and shall make them available to students and teachers at no more than the actual cost to the district or school.

4. “Industrial quality eye-protective devices”, as used in this section, means devices meeting American national standard practice for

occupational and educational eye and face protection promulgated by the American national standards institute, Inc.


Iowa Code – Chapter 280.11 – EAR-PROTECTIVE DEVICES

280.11 Ear-protective devices. 1. Every student and teacher in any public or nonpublic school shall wear industrial quality ear-protective devices while the student or teacher

is participating in any phase or activity of a course which may subject the student or teacher to the risk or hazard of hearing loss from noise in processes or procedures used in vocational or industrial arts shops or laboratories involving experiences with any of the following:

a. Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials. b. Kiln firing of any metal or other materials. c. Electric arc welding. d. Repair or servicing of any vehicle while in shop. e. Static tests, maintenance or repair of internal combustion engines. f. Letter press, paper folders, monotype.

2. It shall be the duty of the teacher or other person supervising the students in said courses to see that the above requirements are complied

with. Any student failing to comply with such requirements may be temporarily suspended from participation in the course and the registration of a student for the course may be canceled for willful, flagrant or repeated failure to observe the above requirements.

3. The board of directors of each local public school district and the authorities in charge of each nonpublic school shall provide the safety

devices required in this section. Such devices may be paid for from the general fund, but the board may require students and teachers to pay for the safety devices and shall make them available to students and teachers at no more than the actual cost to the district or school.

4. a. “Industrial quality ear-protective devices”, as used in this section, means devices meeting the American national standard for

measurement of the real-ear attenuation of ear protectors at threshold promulgated by the American national standards institute, Inc. b. “Noise” as used in this section, means a noise level that meets or exceeds damage-risk criteria established by the present standard for

occupational noise exposure established by the federal occupational safety and health administration.


Iowa Administrative Code – Chapter 46 281-IAC 46(258)

CHAPTER 46 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS 281—46.1(258) Standards for vocational education. Vocational education programs carried on under the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 258 shall be governed by and administered pursuant to the Acts of Congress accepted by chapter 258 and its provisions, duly-adopted rules of the federal agencies involved and the current federal-state contracts or plans approved pursuant to these statutes and rules. 281—46.7(258) Definitions and descriptions of procedures. The strategies for implementing the vocational education standards may be clarified by the following definition and descriptions of procedures which shall be utilized: Vocational education means organized educational programs offering a sequence of courses which are directly related to the preparation of individuals in paid or unpaid employment in current or emerging occupations requiring other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. Such programs shall include competency-based applied learning which contributes to an individual’s academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, and the occupational-specific skills necessary for economic independence as a productive and contributing member of society. Program content shall include recognition of the contributions of individuals with disabilities, men and women in nontraditional roles and minorities. Such term also includes applied technology education. 46.7(1) Process for establishing minimum competencies. The department of education shall develop sets of minimum competencies through a structured group interview process, which involves the use of technical committees of incumbent workers, within an occupational cluster of a service area, who will analyze a researched list of competencies which include new and emerging technologies, job seeking, leadership, entrepreneurial, and occupational competencies. This analysis includes identifying the competencies necessary for the vocational program to offer so that the program participant has access to all instruction which leads to employment and further training. All competency lists will be analyzed for reinforcement of academic skills. An initial academic skills analysis shall be performed by department staff with verification by committees of academic and vocational instructional staff. Revalidation for minimum competencies will be completed and authorized for the state board at least every three years, commencing with the


1992-93 school year. 46.7(2) Competency development by local school districts or community colleges. Local school districts and community colleges may develop competencies in lieu of the state minimum competencies. The competencies shall be developed by the process described in subrule 46.7(1) and approved by the state department of education. Local school districts and community colleges are encouraged to develop additional competencies beyond the minimums identified by the department. The process described in subrule 46.7(1) should also be utilized to develop these competencies. 46.7(3) Articulation. Teachers and administrators from both secondary and postsecondary instructional levels shall (when applicable) meet to identify competencies required at each level, and to jointly prepare agreements of articulation between secondary and postsecondary levels for specific occupational areas. Such joint articulation efforts will facilitate the secondary-postsecondary transition and help reduce duplication between the two levels. Articulation agreements shall be signed with at least one postsecondary institution per program offered at the high school level (as appropriate), i.e., community colleges, apprenticeship programs, or private postsecondary institutions. 46.7(4) Statewide vocational education evaluation. The department of education shall review at least 20 percent of approved vocational education programs within the state annually, to ensure that the programs are: a. Compatible with educational reform efforts. b. Capable of responding to technological change and innovation. c. Meeting educational needs of the students and employment community including students with disabilities, both male and female students,

from diverse racial and ethnic groups. d. Enabling students enrolled to perform the minimum competencies independently. e. Articulated/integrated with the total school curriculum. f. Enabling students with a secondary vocational background to pursue other educational interests in a postsecondary setting, if desired. g. Availing students with support services and eliminating access barriers to education and employment for both traditional and nontraditional

students, men and women, persons from diverse racial and ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities. Evaluation activities shall include both secondary and postsecondary vocational education instructional programs. A statewide evaluation system utilizing multiple indicators will encompass the requirements of both state and federal vocational education legislation.

Iowa Administrative Code – Chapter 12 – General Accreditation Standards


281-IAC 12(256.11)

CHAPTER 12 GENERAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS 12.5(5) High school program, grades 9-12.

In grades 9 through 12, a unit is a course or equivalent related components or partial units taught throughout the academic year as defined in subrule 12.5(14). The following shall be offered and taught as the minimum program: English-language arts, six units; social studies, five units; mathematics, six units as specified in 12.5(5)“c”; science, five units; health, one unit; physical education, one unit; fine arts, three units; foreign

language, four units; and vocational education, 12 units as specified in 12.5(5)“i.” Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year graduating class, all students in schools and school districts shall satisfactorily complete at least four units of English-language arts, three units of mathematics, three units of science, three units of social studies, and one full unit of physical education as conditions of graduation. The three units of social studies may include the existing graduation requirements of one-half unit of United States government and one unit of United States history.

12.5(5)i. Vocational education—school districts (three units each in at least four of the six service areas). A minimum of three sequential units, of which only one may be a core unit, shall be taught in four of the following six service areas: agricultural education, business and office education, health occupations education, home economics education, industrial education, and marketing education. The instruction shall be competency-based; shall provide a base of knowledge which will prepare students for entry level employment, additional on-the-job training, and postsecondary education within their chosen field; shall be articulated with postsecondary programs of study, including apprenticeship programs; shall reinforce basic academic skills; shall include the contributions and perspectives of persons with disabilities, both men and women, and persons from diverse racial and ethnic groups. Vocational core courses may be used in more than one vocational service area. Multioccupations may be used to complete a sequence in more than one vocational service area; however, a core course(s) and multioccupations cannot be used in the same sequence. If a district elects to use multioccupations to meet the requirements in more than one service area, documentation must be provided to indicate that a sufficient variety of quality training stations be available to allow students to develop occupational competencies. A district may apply for a waiver if an innovative plan for meeting the instructional requirement for the standard is submitted to and approved by the director of the department of education.

The instructional programs also shall comply with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 258 relating to vocational education. Advisory committee/councils designed to assist vocational education planning and evaluation shall be composed of public members with emphasis on persons representing business, agriculture, industry, and labor. The membership of local advisory committees/councils will fairly represent each gender and minority residing in the school district. The accreditation status of a school district failing to comply with the provisions of this subrule shall be governed by 281—subrule 46.7(10), paragraph “g.” (1) A service area is the broad category of instruction in the following occupational cluster areas (definitions are those used in these rules): (2) “Agricultural education programs” prepare individuals for employment in agriculture-related occupations. Such programs encompass the

study of applied sciences and business management principles, as they relate to agriculture. Agricultural education focuses on, but is not limited to, study in horticulture, forestry, conservation, natural resources, agricultural products and processing, production of food and fiber,


aquaculture and other agricultural products, mechanics, sales and service, economics marketing, and leadership development. (3) “Business and office education programs” prepare individuals for employment in varied occupations involving such activities as planning,

organizing, directing, and controlling all business office systems and procedures. Instruction offered includes such activities as preparing, transcribing, systematizing, preserving communications; analyzing financial records; receiving and disbursing money; gathering, processing and distributing information; and performing other business and office duties.

(4) “Health occupations education programs” prepare individuals for employment in a variety of occupations concerned with providing care in the areas of wellness, prevention of disease, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Instruction offered encompasses varied activities in such areas as dental science, medical science, diagnostic services, treatment therapy, patient care areas, rehabilitation services, record keeping, emergency care, and health education. Many occupations in this category require licensing or credentialing to practice, or to use a specific title.

(5) “Home economics education programs” encompass two categories of instructional programs: 1. “Consumer and family science” programs may be taught to prepare individuals for a multiple role of homemaker and wage earner and may

include such content areas as food and nutrition; consumer education; family living and parenthood; child development and guidance;

family and individual health; housing and home management; and clothing and textiles. 2. “Home economics occupations programs” prepare individuals for paid employment in such home economics-related occupations as

child care aide/assistant, food production management and services, and homemaker/home health aide. (6) “Industrial education programs” encompass two categories of instructional programs—industrial technology and trade and industrial.

Industrial technology means an applied discipline designed to promote technological literacy which provides knowledge and understanding of the impact of technology including its organizations, techniques, tools, and skills to solve practical problems and extend human capabilities in areas such as construction, manufacturing, communication, transportation, power and energy. Trade and industrial programs prepare individuals for employment in such areas as protective services, construction trades, mechanics and repairers, precision production, transportation, and graphic communications. Instruction includes regular systematic classroom activities, followed by experiential learning with the most important processes, tools, machines, management ideas, and impacts of technology.

(7) “Marketing education programs” prepare individuals for marketing occupations, including merchandising and management—those activities which make products and services readily available to consumers and business. Instruction stresses the concept that marketing is the bridge between production (including the creation of services and ideas) and consumption. These activities are performed by retailers, wholesalers, and businesses providing services in for-profit and not-for-profit business firms.

(8) “Sequential unit” applies to an integrated offering, directly related to the educational and occupational skills preparation of individuals for jobs and preparation for postsecondary education. Sequential units provide a logical framework for the instruction offered in a related occupational area and do not require prerequisites for enrollment. A unit is defined in subrule 12.5(18).

(9) “Competency” is a learned student performance statement which can be accurately repeated and measured. Instruction is based on incumbent worker-validated statements of learner results (competencies) which clearly describe what skills the students will be able to demonstrate as a result of the instruction. Competencies function as the basis for building the instructional program to be offered. Teacher evaluation of students, based upon their ability to perform the competencies, is an integral part of a competency-based system.

(10) “Minimum competency lists” contain competencies validated by statewide technical committees, composed of representatives from appropriate businesses, industries, agriculture, and organized labor. These lists contain essential competencies which lead to entry level employment and are not intended to be the only competencies learned. Districts will choose one set of competencies per service area upon


which to build their program or follow the process detailed in 281—subrule 46.7(2) to develop local competencies. (11) “Clinical experience” involves direct instructor supervision in the actual workplace, so that the learner has the opportunity to apply theory

and to perfect skills taught in the classroom and laboratory. “Field training” is an applied learning experience in a non-classroom environment under the supervision of an instructor. “Lab training” is experimentation, practice or simulation by students under the supervision of an instructor. “On-the-job training” is a cooperative work experience planned and supervised by a teacher-coordinator and the supervisor in the

employment setting. (12) “Coring” is an instructional design whereby competencies common to two or more different vocational service areas are taught as one course

offering. Courses shall be no longer than one unit of instruction. Course(s) may be placed wherever appropriate within the program offered. This offering may be acceptable as a unit or partial unit in more than one vocational program to meet the standard.

(13) “Articulation” is the process of mutually agreeing upon competencies and performance levels transferable between institutions and programs for advanced placement or credit in a vocational program. An articulation agreement is the written document which explains the decisions

agreed upon and the process used by the institution to grant advanced placement or credit. (14) “Multioccupational courses” combine on-the-job training in any of the occupational areas with the related classroom instruction. The

instructor provides the related classroom instruction and coordinates the training with the employer at the work site. A multioccupational course may only be used to complete a sequence in more than one vocational service area if competencies from the appropriate set of minimum competencies are a part of the related instruction.

12.5(5)j Vocational education/nonpublic schools (five units).

A nonpublic school which provides an educational program that includes grades 9 through 12 shall offer and teach five units of occupational education subjects, which may include, but are not limited to, programs, services, and activities which prepare students for employment in business or office occupations, trade and industrial occupations, consumer and family sciences or home economics occupations, agricultural occupations, marketing occupations, and health occupations. By July 1, 1993, instruction shall be competency-based, articulated with postsecondary programs of study, and may include field, laboratory, or on-the-job training.

12.5(14) Unit. A unit is a course which meets one of the following criteria: it is taught for at least 200 minutes per week for 36 weeks; it is taught for the equivalent of 120 hours of instruction; it requires the demonstration of proficiency of formal competencies associated with the course according to the State Guidelines for Competency-Based Education or its successor organization; or it is an equated requirement as a part of an innovative program filed as prescribed in rule 281—12.9(256). A fractional unit shall be calculated in a manner consistent with this subrule. Unless the method of instruction is competency-based, multiple-section courses taught at the same time in a single classroom situation by one teacher do not meet this unit definition for the assignment of a unit of credit. However, the third and fourth years of a foreign language may be taught at the same time by one teacher in a single classroom situation each yielding a unit of credit.

12.5(17) Twenty-first century learning skills.


Twenty-first century learning skills include civic literacy, health literacy, technology literacy, financial literacy, and employability skills. Schools and school districts shall address the curricular needs of students in kindergarten through grade twelve in these areas. In doing so, schools and school districts shall apply to all curricular areas the universal constructs of critical thinking, complex communication, creativity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, and productivity and accountability.

a. Civic literacy. Components of civic literacy include rights and responsibilities of citizens; principles of democracy and republicanism; purpose and

function of the three branches of government; local, state, and national government; inherent, expressed, and implied powers; strategies for effective political action; how law and public policy are established; how various political systems define rights and responsibilities of the individual; the role of the United States in current world affairs.

b. Health literacy. Components of health literacy include understanding and using basic health concepts to enhance personal, family and community health; establish and monitor health goals; effectively manage health risk situations and advocate for others; demonstrate a healthy lifestyle that benefits the individual and society.

c. Technology literacy. Components of technology literacy include creative thinking; development of innovative products and processes; support of personal learning and the learning of others; gathering, evaluating, and using information; use of appropriate tools and resources; conduct of research; project management; problem solving; informed decision making.

d. Financial literacy. Components of financial literacy include developing short- and long-term financial goals; understanding needs versus wants; spending plans and positive cash flow; informed and responsible decision making; repaying debt; risk management options; saving, investing, and asset building; understanding human, cultural, and societal issues; legal and ethical behavior.

e. Employability skills. Components of employability skills include different perspectives and cross-cultural understanding; adaptability and flexibility; ambiguity and change; leadership; integrity, ethical behavior, and social responsibility; initiative and self-direction; productivity and accountability.

12.8(1)a a. Content standards and benchmarks.

(1) Policy. The board shall adopt a policy outlining its procedures for developing, implementing, and evaluating its total curriculum. The policy

shall describe a process for establishing content standards, benchmarks, performance levels, and annual improvement goals aligned with needs assessment information.

(2) Content standards and benchmarks. The board shall adopt clear, rigorous, and challenging content standards and benchmarks in reading, mathematics, and science to guide the learning of students from the date of school entrance until high school graduation. Included in the local standards and benchmarks shall be the core content standards from Iowa’s approved standards and assessment system under the applicable provisions of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Standards and benchmarks may be adopted for other curriculum areas defined in 281—Chapter 12, Division V. The comprehensive school improvement plan submitted to the department shall contain, at a minimum, the core content standards for reading, mathematics, and science. The educational program as defined in 281—Chapter 12, Division II, shall incorporate career education, multicultural and gender fair education, technology integration, global education, higher-order thinking


skills, learning skills, and communication skills as outlined in subrules 12.5(7), 12.5(8), 12.5(10), and 12.5(11), and subparagraph 12.8(1)“c”(1).

Part X: All Aspects of an Industry Framework

The Nine Aspects All Aspects of an Industry identify nine aspects that are common to any business or industry. Learners should gain a strong experience in and a comprehensive understanding of these concepts and skills to be successful in their employment experiences. Business Planning – How an organization plans (includes goals and objectives), type of ownership (public, private), relationship of the organization to economic, political, and social contexts, assessment of needs.

Strategic planning

Goals/Objectives

Assessment of customer needs and expectations Management – Structure and process for effectively accomplishing the goals and operations of the organization using facilities, staff, resources, equipment and materials.

Organizational structure

Corporate culture

Mission statement

Employee handbook Finance – Accounting and financial decision-making process, method of acquiring capital to operate, management of financial operations including payroll.

Capital acquisitions

Financial operations

Contracts, bidding and estimates Technical and Production Skills – Basic skills in math, communications, computer, time management, and thinking; specific skills for production; interpersonal skills within the organization.

Basic academic skills


Team player skills

Specific production skills Principles of Technology – Technological systems being used in the workplace and their contributions to the product or service of the organization.

Technology in the workplace

Continued professional training

Adaptability and learning from experience Labor Issues – Rights of employees and related issues: wage, benefits, and working conditions.

Job descriptions

Employees’’ rights and responsibilities

Role of labor organizations

Employment contracts or agreements

Cultural sensitivity Community Issues – Impact of the company on the community, impact of the community on the company.

Community activities and issues

Organization’s involvement in the community

Public perception/image of company

Accessibility of facility and services Health, Safety and Environment – Practices and laws affecting the employee, the surrounding community, and the environment.

Regulatory issues

Workplace safety Personal Work Habits – Non-technical skills and characteristics expected in the work place.

Positive attitude

Personal fitness and appearance

Readiness to work

Part XI: Standards and Benchmarks


Technical assistance regarding the development/revision of standards and benchmarks may be accessed at: https://www.educateiowa.gov/az-index and at the end of this application.

Part XII: Assurances

Yes

No

Assurance

The applicant assures that in carrying out this program it will comply with federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, socio economic status, or marital status in educational programs. Code of Iowa §216.9; 28 C.F.R. Part 35 (Title II); 34 C.F.R. Part 100 (Title VI); 34 C.R.R. Part 106 (Title IX); 34 C.F.R. Part 100 Appendix B (1979 Guidelines); 34 C.F.R. Part 104 (Section 504).

The applicant assures that employers in work-site based training programs do not discriminate against employees or customers and provide an environment free of racial and sexual harassment. Students will be accepted for on-the-job training, clinical or work experiences, assigned to jobs and otherwise treated without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, socio economic status, or marital status in educational programs. Iowa Code §216.9; 28 C.F.R. Part 35 (Title II); 34 C.F.R. Part 100 (Title VI); 34 C.R.R. Part 106 (Title IX); 34 C.F.R. Part 100 Appendix B (1979 Guidelines); 34 C.F.R. Part 104 (Section 504).

The applicant assures that services to students with disabilities are provided in the least restrictive environment that will meet their needs. 281-IAC 41.110 [256B]; 34 C.F.R. Part 300.

The applicant assures that reasonable accommodations are provided to students with disabilities. 281-IAC 41.111 [256B]; 34 C.F.R. Part 300.

The applicant assures that multicultural, nonsexist approaches will be sued in planning and implementing programs consistent with its MCGF plan. 281-IAC 12.5(8) [256.11].

https://www.educateiowa.gov/az-index


The applicant assures that career and technical education programs including competency-based applied learning which contributes to an individual’s academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, and occupational-specific skills. 281-IAC 46.7 [258].

The applicant assures that instructors teaching in this program will be appropriately licensed. Code of Iowa §272.7.

If this program is jointly administered with another school district or community college, the applicant assures that the appropriate contracts are in place. Code of Iowa §28E.

Additional Technical Assistance Resources

Standards – Program level Skill standards are performance specifications that identify the knowledge, skills and abilities an individual needs to succeed in the workplace. They are critical to improving workforce skills, raising living standards and improving the competitiveness of the U.S. economy. To be effective, skill standards must reflect the consensus of industry professionals. “The National Skill Standards Board Institute further defines skill standards as what people should know and what they should be able to do to successfully perform work-related functions. Skill standards define work to be performed, the criteria of mastery, and the knowledge and skills necessary for competent performance.” (Davis, 2006). Skill standards provide measurable benchmarks of skill and performance achievement. They answer two critical questions: 1) What do workers need to know and be able to do to succeed in today’s workplace? and, 2)How do we know when workers are performing well? Additional References:

Center for Remediation Design. (July, 1991) Developing industry-based skill standards. Washington, D.C.

Davis, J.L. Adopting Industry Skill Standards Can Strengthen CTE. Tech Directions; Oct 2006; 66,: Pg. 22.

Hardcastle, A. 2012. Skill Standards for Professional-Technical College Instructors. Project Director. Washington State.

University (WSU) Energy Program. State of Washington through the Center of Excellence for Careers in Education. http://www.careersined.org/

Benchmark – Multi-Course A benchmark is a clear, description of knowledge or skill that students should acquire by a particular point in their coursework. (Example):

http://www.careersined.org/


“Students understand and can apply the job hazard analysis process to an assigned duty to determine and mitigate potential hazards.” Additional References:

Kendall, J.S. 2001. A technical guild for revising or developing standards and benchmarks. McREL; Aurora, CO. http://tinyurl.com/o5z93cv

Objectives – Course Level An instructional objective describes a specific, measureable, observable intended outcome. The objective states what the conditions will be, what the student will be doing when he/she demonstrates achievement of the objective, and what the criterion for acceptable performance will be. (McMillan, 1997). Course objectives are used to inform students and others what the student is to achieve. Objectives provide one method of expressing expected student competencies. Instructional objectives stem from the defining of predetermined performance standards that represent a minimal level of expected performance to be achieved by all students and are key to competency-based learning and assessment. Additional References:

McMillan, J.H. (1997). Classroom assessment: Principles and practices for effective instruction. Allyn & Bacon, Needham Heights, MA. Competency – Course-Level through Program-Level Applications Competencies are targeted statements about expected student performance. A competency is the capability to apply or use a set of related knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform "critical work functions" or tasks in a defined work setting. 29 CFR; Part 29.2 defines competency as follows: “Competency means the attainment of manual, mechanical or technical skills and knowledge, as specified by an occupational standard and demonstrated by an appropriate written and hands-on proficiency measurement.” The competency-based statements designate exactly what students need to do to demonstrate mastery. A competency is the capability to apply or use a set of related knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform "critical work functions" or tasks in a defined work setting. Stevenson (1996, p. 26) describes competency in the context of vocational education as: “the capacity to perform defined and predictable tasks according to some pre-specified standard. Particular interests are represented in defining the standards, e.g. ‘competent at the level expected by industry, as specified by industry standards’.” Competencies often serve as the basis for skill standards that specify the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in the workplace as well as potential measurement criteria for assessing competency attainment. Additional References:

Help and FAQs. Career OneStop – Competency Model Clearinghouse; Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Document accessed at: http://www.careeronestop.org/CompetencyModel/faq.aspx

Technical Assistance Guide for Developing and Using Competency Models – One Solution for the Workforce Development System. Developed by Personnel Decisions Research Institutes, Inc. (PDRI) in 2005; updated by JBS International Inc., Aguirre Division in 2012; Pg. 4

Stevenson, J. 1996, ‘The metamorphosis of the construction of competence’, Studies in Continuing Education, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 24–42

U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Defining and Assessing Learning: Exploring Competency-Based

http://tinyurl.com/o5z93cv

http://www.careeronestop.org/CompetencyModel/faq.aspx


Initiatives, NCES 2002-159, prepared by Elizabeth A. Jones and Richard A. Voorhees, with Karen Paulson, for the Council of the National Postsecondary Education Cooperative Working Group on Competency-Based Initiatives. Washington, DC: 2002.

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CLIENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

This agreement is made by and between INQUIREHIRE, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “Company”) and

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (hereafter referred to as “Client”).

WHEREAS, Client plans to order from Inquirehire, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Inquirehire” or the

“Company”) Consumer Reports and Investigative Consumer Reports as defined under the federal Fair Credit

Reporting Act (“FCRA”) (collectively “Background Reports”);

WHEREAS, Inquirehire desires to sell Background Reports to Client;

WHEREAS, Inquirehire and Client desire to further define the terms by which Background Reports

will be provided by Inquirehire to Client;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in this Agreement,

Inquirehire and Client hereby agree as follows:

1. Client’s Certification That It Has A Permissible Purpose For Receiving Reports. Client hereby

certifies that all of its orders for information from Inquirehire shall be made, and the resulting reports shall be

used, for the following permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.,

only:

(Please check box below):

[X] For “Employment Purposes,” but only upon the express written consent of any person that

will be screened. See 15 U.S.C § 1681b(a)(3)(B).

[ ] For “Tenant-Related Purposes” but only upon the express written consent of any person

that will be screened. See 15 U.S.C. § 1681b(a)(2).

Client shall not request, obtain, or use Background Reports for any purpose not identified above. Among other

things, Client shall not request Background Reports for the purpose of selling, leasing, or renting information

obtained under this Agreement to any other party, whether alone, in conjunction with Client’s own data, or

otherwise in any service which is derived from the Background Reports provided by Inquirehire. Please note:

The FCRA provides that any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer

from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under title 18 of the United States

Code or imprisoned not more than two years or both.

2. Additional Certifications For Employment-Related Background Checks. Client understands that

various legal requirements apply when it orders background checks for employment purposes. Client shall

comply with all such requirements. In particular, Client makes the following certifications as to legal

compliance.

A. Disclosure. Client certifies that, in compliance with the FCRA, prior to ordering a Background Report, Client shall make a clear and conspicuous “disclosure” in writing to the individual about

whom the Background Report will be run (“the Consumer”). The “disclosure” shall explain

that a Consumer Report and/or Investigative Consumer Report may be procured for

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employment purposes. The “disclosure” shall also include Inquirehire’s name, address, and

telephone number, describe the nature and scope of the Background Reports to be ordered, and

meet all other requirements specified by applicable law. Among other things, the “disclosure”

shall “stand alone” and not be combined with or stapled to any employment application or other

document. The “disclosure” shall also not contain any extraneous information not required by

applicable law, including, but not limited to, a release of liability.

B. State Law Notifications. Client certifies that before ordering a Background Report from

Inquirehire, it shall also provide any necessary notifications under applicable state law to the

Consumer. Client understands that various states, including, but not limited to, California,

Minnesota, Oklahoma, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington require that specific

information be communicated to the Consumer under certain circumstances. Client agrees that

it will work with experienced legal counsel to ensure that all applicable requirements are

accounted for.

C. Written Consent. Client certifies that, consistent with the FCRA, before ordering a

Background Report, the Consumer shall authorize in writing the procurement of all Background

Reports to be ordered by Client.

D. EEO Law and Regulation Compliance. Client certifies that it shall not use information

contained in a Background Report in violation of any applicable federal or state equal

employment opportunity law or regulation.

E. Adverse Action Procedures. Client certifies that, if it is contemplating taking adverse action

based in part or whole on a Background Report from Inquirehire, it shall follow all legally-

required “adverse action” procedures specified by applicable federal, state or local law. For

example, if the Consumer may be denied employment or incur another adverse action based in

whole or part on a report provided by Inquirehire, Client will provide to the consumer: (1) a

copy of the report, (2) a description, in writing, of the rights of the consumer entitled “A

Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act,” and (3) a written notice

containing any and all required notifications under federal, state or local law. Client will then

wait a reasonable period of time to allow the Consumer to dispute the accuracy of the report.

After the appropriate waiting period and, assuming no dispute, Client will issue to the

Consumer notice of the adverse action taken, including the statutorily-required notice

identified in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Among other things, such notice will include: (1)

the name, address, and telephone number of the consumer reporting agency, Inquirehire, (2) a

statement that the consumer reporting agency did not make the decision to take the adverse

action and is unable to provide the Consumer the specific reasons why the adverse action was

taken, (3) a statement that the Consumer may obtain a free copy of the consumer report from

the consumer reporting agency within 60 days pursuant to Section 612 of the Fair Credit

Reporting Act, and (4) a statement that the Consumer has the right to dispute with the

consumer reporting agency the accuracy or completeness of any information in a consumer

report furnished by the agency. If a dispute as to the accuracy of the report is raised by the

Consumer during the waiting period, Client will afford Inquirehire the legally-allowed time to

resolve the dispute before deciding whether to take adverse action.

F. General Legal Compliance. Client certifies it is aware that local, state, and federal laws and

regulations impact how and under what circumstances Client may use Background Reports.

Client certifies that it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws covering

the acquisition and/or use of consumer reports and/or investigative consumer reports,

including, but not limited to, the FCRA and Title VII.

3. Additional Certifications For Tenant-Related Background Checks.

A. Federal and State Law Notifications. Client certifies that before ordering a Background

Report from Inquirehire, it shall also provide any necessary notifications under applicable

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federal and state law to the Consumer. Client understands that various states, including, but not

limited to, California, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington require that specific

information be communicated to the Consumer under certain circumstances. Client agrees that

it will work with experienced legal counsel to ensure that all applicable requirements are

accounted for.

B. Written Consent. Client certifies that, consistent with the FCRA, before ordering a

Background Report from Inquirehire, the Consumer shall authorize in writing the procurement

of all Background Reports to be ordered by Client. Consent paperwork shall appropriately

inform the Consumer of the tenant-related reason for the background check and the nature of

such a background check.

C. Post-Adverse Action Procedures. If Client decides to take adverse action based upon a

Background Report provided by Inquirehire (e.g., decline tenant application, require higher

security deposit, or offer less desirable apartment), it shall issue to the Consumer notice of any

adverse action taken based in part or whole on a Background Report, including the

statutorily-required notice identified in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Among other things,

such notice shall include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the consumer

reporting agency, Inquirehire, (2) a statement that the consumer reporting agency did not

make the decision to take the adverse action and is unable to provide the Consumer the

specific reasons why the adverse action was taken, (3) a statement that the Consumer may

obtain a free copy of the consumer report from the consumer reporting agency within 60 days

pursuant to Section 612 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and (4) a statement that the

Consumer has the right to dispute with the consumer reporting agency the accuracy or

completeness of any information in a consumer report furnished by the agency.

D. General Legal Compliance. Client certifies it is aware that local, state, and federal laws and

regulations impact how and under what circumstances Client may use Background Reports.

Client certifies that it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws covering

the acquisition and/or use of consumer reports and/or investigative consumer reports,

including, but not limited to, the FCRA and Fair Housing Act.

4. Additional Commitments For Specific Types Of Background Reports.

A. Investigative Consumer Reports. If Client orders “Investigative Consumer Reports” from

Inquirehire, Client certifies that it shall comply with additional requirements pertaining to

Investigative Consumer Reports, as outlined in 15 U.S.C. § 1681d. Among other things, it shall

clearly and accurately disclose to the Consumer that an Investigative Consumer Report,

including information as to his/her character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and

mode of living, whichever are applicable, may be made. The disclosure will be made in writing

and mailed or otherwise delivered to the Consumer not later than three (3) days after the date on

which the report was first requested and will include a summary of the Consumer’s rights

provided for under 15 U.S.C. § 1681g(c). The disclosure shall also include a statement

informing the Consumer of his/her right to submit a written request for additional information,

pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1681d(b), within a reasonable period of time after the receipt by

him/her of the foregoing disclosure. Upon receipt of such request, Client shall disclose in

writing the nature and scope of the investigation, which shall be complete and accurate. The

disclosure must be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Consumer not later than five (5) days

after the date on which the request for additional disclosure was received from the Consumer or

the date the Client first requested the report, whichever is the later.

B. Credit Reports. If Client chooses to order credit reports from Inquirehire, it certifies the

following:

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1. If Client is an employer, Client understands that at least ten (10) states and certain

municipalities impose requirements and/or restrictions on employers intending to use

credit reports for employment purposes. For example, Nevada and Illinois only permit

employers to consider credit reports if the Consumer is working or will be working in a

certain capacity. Likewise, states such as California and Colorado require that

Consumers receive certain additional notifications before a credit check for

employment purposes is conducted. Client certifies that it will comply with any and all

legal requirements or restrictions pertaining to its use of credit reports identified by

Inquirehire.

2. Client acknowledges that special requirements are imposed by credit bureaus before

access to credit history information may be provided. Client therefore agrees to the

following:

a. Client shall make no employment decisions based solely on credit bureau

alerts/warnings regarding addresses and/or Social Security numbers;

b. Client shall permit a physical site inspection of its premises unless exempted

by the credit bureau. The cost for the site inspection is approximately

$75.00 and will be billed to Client. Inquirehire will arrange for an inspector

to come to your location. For residential offices, inspection and fee will be

annual.

c. Client shall ensure security programs and appropriate access requirements

are in place, the purpose being to prevent unauthorized ordering, accessing,

and/or unauthorized viewing of consumer information; to inform all

accessing employees that they may not access their personal information,

information of friends and/or relatives or any other person unless it is

specifically for employment purposes of the Client.

d. To the extent Client is eligible to receive credit scores (“Scores”), Client

shall only do so for its own exclusive use. Client may store Scores solely for

Client’s own use in furtherance of Client’s original purpose for obtaining the

Scores. Client shall not use the Scores for model development or model

calibration and shall not reverse engineer the Score. All Scores provided

hereunder will be held in strict confidence by Client and may never be sold,

licensed, copied, reused, disclosed, reproduced, revealed or made accessible,

in whole or in part, to any person, except (i) to those employees of Client

with a need to know and in the course of their employment; (ii) to those third

party processing agents and other contractors of Client who have executed

an agreement that limits the use of the Scores by the third party only to the

use permitted to Client and contains the prohibitions set forth herein

regarding model development, model calibration, reverse engineering and

confidentiality; (iii) when accompanied by the corresponding reason codes,

to the consumer who is the subject of the Score; (iv) to government

regulatory agencies; or (v) as required by law. Moreover, unless otherwise

explicitly authorized in an agreement between Inquirehire and Client for

scores obtained from a credit bureau, or as explicitly otherwise authorized in

advance and in writing by a credit bureau through Inquirehire, Client shall

not disclose to consumers or any third party, any or all such scores provided

under this Agreement, unless required by law.

e. Client shall release and indemnify the credit reporting agency from all liability arising from the Client’s unauthorized access, improper use, or

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reliance on consumer credit information provided by the Company pursuant

to this agreement.

f. Client shall comply with any other requirement imposed by a credit

reporting agency, so long as Inquirehire makes Client aware of such a

requirement.

C. Criminal Reports. Inquirehire generally recommends that Client screen consumers at the

county level, as well as using federal and multi-state/nationwide databases and any other

criminal searches in which there is a regulatory requirement. Client understands that

Inquirehire cannot be held responsible for any records that exist that do not fall within the

scope of the search(es) ordered by Client. Client further understands that the multi-

state/nationwide database report will only be offered in conjunction with a county or state-

level verification of any possible “hit” and that Client will be separately charged for the

associated fees. Finally, Client is aware that multiple states and municipalities impose

restrictions on the use of criminal history information and that the EEOC counsels that

employers should engage in a multi-step process when evaluating applicants’/employees’

criminal history information designed to avoid any disparate impact problems under Title VII.

Client agrees to monitor all applicable legal restrictions on the use of criminal history

information and take all necessary steps to comply with them.

D. Motor Vehicle Record Reports. Client hereby certifies that it will only order motor vehicle

records and/or driving records (collectively “MVRs”) in strict compliance with the Driver

Privacy Protection Act (“DPPA” at 18 U.S.C. § 2721 et seq.) and any related state laws.

Client further certifies that no MVRs shall be ordered without first obtaining the written

consent of the Consumer to obtain “driving records.” Client also certifies that it will use

MVRs only in the normal course of business to obtain lawful information relating to the

holder of a commercial driver’s license or to verify information provided by an applicant or

employee. Client shall not retain or store any Inquirehire-provided MVR results or portions of

information contained therein in any database or combine such information with data in any

other database, except that Client may keep a copy of a Consumer’s MVR in the Consumer’s

personnel file. Client shall not transmit any data contained in the reported MVR via the

public internet, electronic mail or any other unsecured means. Client understands that when

MVRs are sought in certain states, Client will be required to complete and store certain state-

specific written consent materials in connection with any MVR check performed by

Inquirehire. Client agrees to complete such state-specific written consent materials as

required by law or requested by Inquirehire. Client further agrees to maintain such materials

for no less than five (5) years.

E. The Work Number. If the Client is requesting information from The Work Number, Client

certifies it is not listed as a business that cannot be provided with The Work Number

Information or on any other sanctioned list that restricts access to such information. Client

further agrees to abide by the terms specified in Addendum D.

5. Further Obligations Regarding The Use and Security of Background Reports.

A. Decision-making. Client understands and agrees that Inquirehire does not make the decision

to deny employment, deny tenancy, or take any other adverse action based on any reported

findings in the background investigation process. This responsibility falls solely with the

Client. Client accepts full responsibility for any decision or adverse action made in part or

whole on a Background Report provided by Inquirehire.

B. Client’s Information Security Obligations. Client understands that Background Reports

contain sensitive, personal information. Accordingly, Client agrees to do the following in order

to preserve the security of the services being provided pursuant to this Agreement:

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1. Prevent Misuse Of Services Or Information. Client shall only request Background

Reports for one-time use. Client agrees to take appropriate measures so as to protect

against the misuse and/or unauthorized access of Inquirehire’s Background Reports.

Client agrees that Inquirehire may temporarily suspend Client’s access pending an

investigation of Client’s use or access. Client agrees to cooperate fully with any and all

investigations. If any misuse or unauthorized access is found, Inquirehire may

immediately terminate this Agreement without notice or liability of any kind.

2. Properly Maintain The Client Account. Client is responsible for the administration

and control of Account IDs by its employees and third parties and shall identify a

security administrator to coordinate with Inquirehire. Client shall manage all Account

IDs and notify Inquirehire promptly if any Account ID becomes inactive or invalid.

Client shall follow the policies and procedures of Inquirehire with respect to account

maintenance as communicated to Client from time to time.

3. Limit Access Within Organization. Client shall disclose Background Reports

internally only to Client’s designated and authorized employees having a need to

know and only in accordance with the Agreement and applicable law. Client shall

ensure that such designated and authorized employees shall not attempt to obtain any

consumer reports or investigative consumer reports on themselves, associates, or any

other person except in the exercise of their official duties.

4. Limit Distribution Outside of Organization. Client shall hold any Background

Report obtained from Inquirehire in strict confidence, and not disclose it to any third-

parties except as necessary to comply with adverse-action requirements under the

Fair Credit Reporting Act or as otherwise required by law.

5. Properly Handle Any Potential Or Actual Security Breaches. In the event that

Client learns or has reason to believe that Inquirehire data has been disclosed or

accessed by an unauthorized party, Client will immediately give notice of such event to

Inquirehire. Furthermore, in the event that Client has access to or acquires

individually-identifiable information (e.g., social security numbers, driver’s license

numbers or dates of birth) in relation to the Agreement, the following shall apply:

Client acknowledges that upon unauthorized acquisition of such individually-

identifiable information (a “Security Event”), Client shall, in compliance with law,

notify the individuals whose information was disclosed that a Security Event has

occurred. Also, Client shall be responsible for any other legal obligations which may

arise under applicable law in connection with such Security Event.

6. Inquirehire’s Obligations. Inquirehire agrees to comply with all laws applicable to

the making of Background Reports. Among other things, Inquirehire will: (a)

follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the

information reported, (b) disclose to Consumer, upon request, the information

reported to Client, and (c) reinvestigate any information disputed by the Consumer at

no charge to the Client and take any necessary action to rectify a report that has been

determined to have incorrect or unverifiable information. As to criminal records,

Inquirehire shall report in a manner consistent with Addendum A.

7. Warranties, Remedies, and Indemnification.

A. Inquirehire assembles information from a variety of sources, including databases maintained

by consumer reporting agencies containing information from public records, other information repositories, and third-party researchers. Client understands that these

information sources and resources are not maintained by Inquirehire. Therefore, Inquirehire

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cannot be a guarantor that the information provided from these sources is absolutely accurate

or current. Nevertheless, Inquirehire has in place procedures to ensure the maximum possible

accuracy of the information reported and also procedures designed to respond promptly to

claims of incorrect or inaccurate information in accordance with applicable law.

B. Client understands that Inquirehire obtains the information in its consumer reports and

investigative consumer reports from various third-party sources “AS IS” and, therefore, is

providing the information to Client “AS IS”. Inquirehire makes no representation or

warranty whatsoever, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied

warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose or implied warranties

arising from the course of dealing or a course of performance with respect to the

accuracy, validity or completeness of any information and/or consumer reports, that the

reports will meet Client’s needs or will be provided on an uninterrupted basis;

Inquirehire expressly disclaims any and all such representations and warranties.

C. Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Inquirehire, its affiliates, and subsidiaries

and their respective officers, directors, and employees from and against any and all damages,

penalties, losses, liabilities, judgments, settlements, awards, costs, and expenses (including

reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising out of or in connection with any claims,

assertions, demands, causes of action, suits, proceedings or other actions, whether at law or in

equity (“Claims”) related to: (i) any breach by Client of this Agreement or addenda to this

Agreement, (ii) Client’s violation of applicable laws or ordinances, or (iii) Client’s

negligence, misconduct, recklessness, errors or omissions.

D. Inquirehire shall not be liable to client for any consequential, incidental, punitive,

special, exemplary or indirect damages (including lost profits or savings), even if

Inquirehire was advised of the possibility of the occurrence of such damages. In

addition, Inquirehire shall not be liable to Client for an amount that exceeds two times

(2X) the total fees paid to Inquirehire during the year in which such liability arose.

8. Fees and Invoices. Client shall be responsible for paying all costs and fees for services ordered

specified on Addendum A. Client shall be responsible for all charges incurred, including applicable fees, as well

as charges resulting from Client’s errors in inputting data, duplicate requests, and errors in transmission. Client

will be billed twice monthly for services rendered on its behalf. Invoices are due and payable upon receipt and

considered past due after thirty (30) days from date of invoice. Unpaid balances thereafter are subject to a

monthly interest charge of up to 1.5%, as allowed by law. Client shall review all invoices furnished and shall

notify Inquirehire of any discrepancies within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the invoice. Absent an appropriate

notice within fifteen (15) days, the invoice will be deemed approved and accepted by Client.

For Fees – See Attached Pricing Addendum A.

9. No Legal Advice. Client acknowledges the importance of complying with its obligations under

applicable law and agrees that it will consult with legal counsel regarding the acquisition and use of consumer

reports and investigative consumer information. Client understands and acknowledges that Inquirehire is not a

law firm and does not provide legal advice in connection with Inquirehire’s furnishing of reports to Client or

Client’s use of such reports. Client understands that any communications by Inquirehire’s employees or

representatives regarding searches, verifications or the content of reports are not to be considered or construed

in any way, directly or indirectly, as legal advice. Client shall always consult with counsel before deciding

whether to act upon information reported by Inquirehire. Client understands that sample forms or documents

made available by Inquirehire to Client, including, but not limited to, sample disclosure notices, written

authorizations, and adverse action notices are offered solely as a courtesy and should not be construed as legal

advice. Laws governing the content of such documents frequently change. Accordingly, Client shall consult

with counsel to make sure that it is using appropriate documents that comply with any and all applicable

federal, state, and local laws.

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10. Miscellaneous.

A. Term. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date it is executed on behalf of Client by

an authorized representative of Client and may be terminated by either Party for any reason

whatsoever upon 30 days’ prior written notice to the other Party. Notwithstanding the above,

Inquirehire may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if Client is the

debtor in a bankruptcy action or in an assignment for the benefit of creditors or if Client

undergoes a change in ownership. In addition, Inquirehire may terminate the Agreement

immediately if it determines that Client has violated the Agreement or a separate legal

requirement, or if it determines that there has been a material change in existing legal

requirements that adversely affects the Agreement.

B. Independent Contractor. Each party is and shall remain an independent contractor. Neither

party is authorized to assume or create an obligation or responsibility, express or implied, on

behalf of or in the name of the other party or to bind the other party in any manner.

C. Address Change. Client shall notify Inquirehire if Client changes its name or address.

D. Information for “Vetting Purposes”. Client generally shall be expected to provide certain

information to Inquirehire regarding the nature of its business so that Inquirehire may

appropriately “vet” Client before providing Background Reports. Among other things, Client

shall provide a photocopy of Client’s business license, Federal Tax ID/Employer

Identification Number and/or articles of incorporation. For Clients that have been in business

LESS than one (1) year, Client must also send a photo copy of two of the following items: A

copy of a utility or telephone bill in the business name for services at the principal place of

business, a copy of the lease or proof of property ownership, a copy of a bank statement

addressed to the Client, or a copy of the commercial insurance under the business name.

E. Receipt of Federal Notices. Client acknowledges that it has received a copy of “A Summary

of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” and “Notice to Users of Consumer

Reports.”

F. Retention of Documents. Client shall retain all disclosures to Consumers, written

authorizations from Consumers, Background Reports, and adverse action letters for a period

of at least five (5) years.

G. Audits. Inquirehire shall have the right to conduct periodic audits of Client’s compliance

with this Agreement and applicable law. In addition, certain third-party vendors, such as

departments of motor vehicles and credit bureaus, require the right to audit Client either

directly or through Inquirehire. The scope and frequency of any audit shall be at the

reasonable discretion of Inquirehire and will be subject to requirements imposed by third-

party vendors. Inquirehire will provide reasonable notice prior to conducting any audit

provided that Inquirehire has received reasonable notice from any third-party vendor involved

in the audit process. Any violations discovered as a result of such audit may be cause for

immediate action by Inquirehire, including, but not limited to, immediate termination of this

Agreement.

H. Forum Selection and Choice of Law. Iowa law and federal law will govern this

Agreement. The parties agree that any legal disputes will be handled in the appropriate state

court in Scott County, Iowa or the appropriate federal court in Iowa. Both parties agree that

personal jurisdiction exists in Iowa.

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I. Validity of Agreement. The invalidity or unenforceability of any one provision of this

Agreement shall not impair the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

I. Force Majeure. The obligation of Inquirehire to perform under this Agreement shall be

excused if caused by matters beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation,

government regulation or law, war or insurrection, civil commotion, destruction of production

facilities or material by earthquake, fire, flood, storm or other natural disaster, labor

disturbances, epidemic or failure of suppliers, public utilities or common carriers.

J. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the

parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, provided, however, neither party

shall assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior

written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

K. No Waiver. The failure of either party to insist on prompt performance of their duties shall

not constitute a waiver of that duty. Any such waivers must be provided in a written,

executed document.

L. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and any attachments hereto constitute the entire

agreement between the parties and supersede all prior understanding, written or oral, between

the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No changes or alterations may be made

to this Agreement unless in writing signed by duly-authorized representatives of each party to

this Agreement.

In signing this Agreement on behalf of Client, the individual below hereby certifies that he/she has direct

knowledge of the facts addressed above and that he/she is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf

of Client.

INQUIREHIRE: CLIENT:

By: Jim Sweeney, President/ CEO [Organization Name]

[Name and Title]

[Date]

[Authorized Signature]

[FEIN (Federal Employer ID No.)

OR

[Tax Exempt Number]

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Addendum A - Fees

Inquirehire Client Services Agreement

FEES:

Northeast Community School District Package: $30.00 + fees when applicable

Person Search – identifies prior applicant names and addresses.

7 Year County Criminal Record Check – includes up to 6 county searches for the past 7 years, including

alias name checks. Additional county searches are $10.00 per county.

Nationwide Criminal Database Check

50 State Sex Offender Registry Check

Federal Criminal Record Check

Iowa Health & Human Services Independent Adult Abuse Registry Check

Iowa Health & Human Services Child Abuse Registry Check

Global Terror Watch List/OFAC

Northeast Community School District Bus Driver Package: $20.00 + fees when applicable

Iowa Courts Criminal Record Check

Nationwide Criminal Database Check

50 State Sex Offender Registry Check

Iowa Health & Human Services Independent Adult Abuse Registry Check

Iowa Health & Human Services Child Abuse Registry Check

Driver’s License Check

Northeast Community School 5 YR Update $14.00* + fees (when applicable)

Sex Offender Registry Check

National Criminal Database Record Check

Iowa Health & Human Services Independent Adult Abuse Registry

Iowa Health & Human Services Child Abuse Registry

Iowa Courts Criminal Record Check

Additional Search Options:

Statewide Criminal Record Check $5.00 + state fee

Credit Report $10.00

Driver License Check $4.00 + state fee

Education Verification $7.00 per degree

Employment Verification $7.00 per employer

Online Substance Abuse Training – Employee $15.00

Online Substance Abuse Training – Management $30.00

Professional Reference Check (Skill Survey) $35.00

Assessments $25.00 per assessment

Notes:

A cancelled orders will be subject to a $5 cancellation fee. This fee covers expenses we incur immediately

upon submission of an order.

All 99 counties in Iowa are considered one county, unless it is a common name. If a common name, we will

check the specific Iowa counties.

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Certain counties throughout the United States have court access fees. These fees are billed in addition to the

county search fee only when applicable.

A “hit” on the nationwide database requires us to automatically check the county where the offense originates.

This may result in an additional county charge and or access fee.

The county search charge is based on a 7 year search. Each additional year requested is $1.25 per year.

County Criminal records are obtained electronically or hand searched. Our vendors provide the first 10 cases

found for the pricing listed above. At times, more than 10 cases are found and the vendor may charge

additional search fees for all cases in excess of 10. We will check with the client to determine if they want to

absorb the additional charges before proceeding.

Some employers utilize a 3rd

party verification service to verify their information, such as THE WORK

NUMBER. This fee is passed on only when applicable.

Some institutions utilize a 3rd

party verification service to verify their information, such as THE NATIONAL

STUDENT CLEARINGHOUSE. This fee is passed on only when applicable.

For those requesting a credit report, you may be subject to an onsite 3rd

party inspection. The fee is $75.

Home offices required annual inspections and the sale of a business or moving locations may trigger an

additional inspection.

This agreement shall remain in force for 1 year(s) effective from the signed date. This agreement will

automatically renew for the same term unless cancelled with a 30 day notice. Pricing for the renewal shall be

mutually agreed upon pursuant to an updated proposal. In the absence of a new proposal, pricing will remain

as in original agreement.

Either party shall have the right to terminate this agreement with or without cause for any reason whatsoever

upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party.

By their execution below, the parties hereto have agreed to all of the terms and conditions of this agreement to

be effective as of the date executed by INQUIREHIRE, Inc.



[Name and Title]

[Date]


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Addendum B

To Client Services Agreement

CLIENT NAME

CERTIFICATION THAT IT UNDERSTANDS INQUIREHIRE’S

CRIMINAL RECORD REPORTING GUIDELINES By initialing each line, Client understands that Inquirehire reports criminal records in the following manner:

______ Inquirehire will only report criminal convictions that seven (7) years old or less since most

companies prefer only recent search results. However, Client has the option to request longer searches for

additional fees.

______ Inquirehire will not report arrests/charges that did not result in conviction unless the Client can

show a statutory requirement and unless the arrest/charge occurred less than seven (7) years prior.

______ Inquirehire will not report deferred adjudications, adjudications withheld, entrance into first

offender programs, or similar records (collectively “Deferred Adjudication Order”) unless the record reflects

that the subject subsequently failed court-imposed requirements and unless the original Deferred Adjudication

Order occurred less than seven (7) years prior.

______ If a record contains multiple charges, Inquirehire will report only those that resulted in conviction.

______ When using a commercial database, Inquirehire will report records only after the record has been

verified at the county level or similarly-reliable source.

______ Some jurisdictions have “ordinance violations”, “violations” or “public offenses” that may not be

considered criminal offenses. Inquirehire will not report these categories if they do not constitute criminal

records under applicable law.

______ Inquirehire will not report sealed or expunged records.

______ In all situations Inquirehire will only report background screening records to the extent it

determines such records may be reported under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

CLIENT:

[Organization Name]

[Name and Title]

[Date]


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Addendum C

Service Agreement

(Required Terms for Agreement for Consumer Credit Reports)

Client agrees to the following terms in order to receive credit reports form Inquirehire, Inc.

1. Client acknowledges and agrees that Inquirehire has access to Consumer Reports from AISS or more

Consumer Reporting Agencies.

2. Client is a ____________________________ [include description of client’s industry/business] and

has a permissible purpose for obtaining Consumer Reports, as defined by Section 604 of the FCRA (as

amended by the Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 1996), and Client certifies its permissible

purpose as being:

In connection with the consideration of the individual for employment, promotion,

reassignment or retention as an employee; or

In connection with a tenant screen application involving the consumer; or

3. Client certifies that it will request Consumer Reports pursuant to procedures prescribed by Inquirehire

from time to time and only for the permissible purpose certified above, and will use the Consumer

Reports obtained for no other purpose.

4. Client will maintain copies of all written authorizations for a minimum of five (5) years from the date

of inquiry.

5. CLIENT UNDERSTANDS THE FCRA PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY

AND WILLFULLY OBTAINS INFORMATION ON A CONSUMER FROM A CONSUMER

REPORTING AGENCY UNDER FALSE PRETENSES SHALL BE FINED UNDER TITLE 18, OR

IMPRISONED NOT MORE THAN TWO YEARS, OR BOTH.

6. Client shall use each Consumer Report only for a one-time use and shall hold the Consumer Report in

strict confidence, and not to disclose it to any third parties; provided, however, that Client may, but is

not required to, disclose the Consumer Report to the subject of the Consumer Report only in

connection with an adverse action based on the Consumer Report. Moreover, Client shall not disclose

to consumers or any third party, any or all such resulting scores provided pursuant to this agreement,

unless expressly required by law.

7. Client shall provide prompt notice of any change in address, location or ownership.

8. Client acknowledges and agrees that Inquirehire or Its credit provider, AISS, may audit Client’s

compliance with these terms and conditions and Clients use of AISS-provided Consumer Reports.

9. Inquirehire may, upon its election, discontinue providing AISS-provided Consumer Reports to Client

and cancel this agreement immediately.



[Name and Title]

[Date]

[Authorized Signature] Revised May 2015

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ADDENDUM D - TO CLIENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

CERTIFICATION RELATED TO EQUIFAX/THE WORK NUMBER

Inquirehire uses Equifax Verification Services (EVS), known as The Work Number (a database of income

and employment verification) for certain employment verifications. EVS has specific end user

requirements that the Client shall acknowledge.

1. Any information services and data originating from EVS (the “EVS Employment Information”)

will be requested only for Client's exclusive use and held in strict confidence except to the extent

that disclosure to others is required or permitted by law. Only designated representatives of Client

will request EVS Employment Information on Client’s employees, and employees will be

forbidden to obtain EVS Employment Information on themselves, associates or any other persons

except in the exercise of their official duties. Client will not disclose EVS Employment

Information to the subject of the EVS Employment Information except as permitted or required

by law, but will refer the subject to EVS.

2. Client will hold EVS and all its agents harmless on account of any expense or damage arising or

resulting from the publishing or other disclosure of EVS Employment Information by Client, its

employees or agents contrary to the conditions of Section 1 above or applicable law.

3. Client recognizes that EVS does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of EVS Employment

Information and Client releases EVS and EVS’s agents, employees, affiliated credit reporting

agencies and independent contractors from any liability, including negligence, in connection with

the provision of EVS Employment Information and from any loss or expense suffered by Client

resulting directly or indirectly from EVS Employment Information. Client covenants not to sue or

maintain any claim, cause of action, demand, cross-action, counterclaim, third-party action or

other form of pleading against EVS, EVS's agents, employees, affiliated credit reporting

agencies, or independent contractors arising out of or relating in any way to the accuracy,

validity, or completeness of any EVS Employment Information.

4. Client will be charged for the EVS Employment Information by Company, which is responsible

for paying EVS for the EVS Employment Information; provided, however, should the underlying

relationship between Client and Company terminate at any time during the term of this

Agreement, charges for the EVS Employment Information will be invoiced to Client, and Client

will be solely responsible to pay EVS directly.

5. Fair Credit Reporting Act Certification. Client certifies that it will order EVS Employment

Information, which is a consumer report as defined by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15

U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ("FCRA"), only when Client intends to use the EVS Employment

Information: (a) in accordance with the FCRA and all state law counterparts; and for the

following permissible purpose: for employment purposes; provided, however, that Client certifies

that, before ordering EVS Employment Information to be used in connection with employment

purposes, it will clearly and conspicuously disclose to the Consumer, in a written document

consisting solely of the disclosure, that Client may obtain EVS Employment Information for

employment purposes, and will also obtain the Consumer’s written authorization to obtain or

procure EVS Employment Information relating to that Consumer. Client further certifies that it

will not take adverse action against the Consumer based in whole or in part upon the EVS

Employment Information without first providing to the Consumer to whom the EVS Employment

Information relates a copy of the EVS Employment Information and a written description of the

Consumer’s rights as prescribed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) under

Section 609(c)(3) of the FCRA, and also will not use any EVS Employment Information in

violation of any applicable federal or state equal employment opportunity law or regulation.

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Client will use EVS Employment Information ordered under this Agreement for the foregoing

purpose and for no other purpose. Client acknowledges that it has received from Company a copy

of the consumer rights summary as prescribed by the CFPB.

It is recognized and understood that the FCRA provides that anyone "who knowingly and

willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false

pretenses shall be fined under Title 18, United States Code, imprisoned for not more than two (2)

years, or both." EVS may periodically conduct audits of Client regarding its compliance with the

FCRA and other certifications in this Agreement. Audits will be conducted by email whenever

possible and will require Clients to provide documentation as to permissible use of particular

EVS Employment Information. In addition, Company will be required to provide documentation

indicating Company validated the legitimacy of Client prior to contract execution and will also

provide a copy of agreement between Inquirehire and Client. Client gives its consent to EVS to

conduct such audits and agrees that any failure to cooperate fully and promptly in the conduct of

any audit, or Client’s material breach of this Agreement, constitute grounds for immediate

suspension of the Service or termination of this Agreement. If EVS terminates this Agreement

due to the conditions in the preceding sentence, Client (i) unconditionally releases and agrees to

hold EVS harmless and indemnify it from and against any and all liabilities of whatever kind or

nature that may arise from or relate to such termination, and (ii) covenants it will not assert any

claim or cause of action of any kind or nature against EVS in connection with such termination.

Vermont Certification. Client certifies that it will comply with applicable provisions under

Vermont law. In particular, Client certifies that it will order EVS Employment Information

relating to Vermont residents that are consumer reports as defined by the Vermont Fair Credit

Reporting Act (“VFCRA”), only after Client has received prior Consumer consent in accordance

with VFCRA Section 2480e and applicable Vermont Rules. Client further certifies that a copy of

Section 2480e of the Vermont Fair Credit Reporting Statute, was received from Inquirehire.

Client will comply with the applicable provisions of the FCRA, Federal Equal Credit Opportunity

Act and any amendments to it, all state law counterparts of them, and all applicable regulations

promulgated under any of them including, without limitation, any provisions requiring adverse

action notification to the Consumer.

6. Data Security. This Section 6 applies to any means through which Client orders or accesses EVS

Employment Information including, without limitation, system-to-system, personal computer or

the Internet. The term “Authorized User” means a Client employee that Client has authorized to

order the EVS Employment Information and who is trained on Client’s obligations under this

Agreement with respect to the ordering and use of the EVS Employment Information, including

Client’s FCRA and other obligations with respect to the access and use of consumer reports.

(a) With respect to handling the EVS Employment Information, Client agrees to:

(a) ensure that only Authorized Users can order or have access to EVS Employment

Information,

(b) ensure that Authorized Users do not order EVS Employment Information for personal

reasons or provide them to any third party except as permitted by this Agreement,

(c) inform Authorized Users that unauthorized access to consumer reports may subject them

to civil and criminal liability under the FCRA punishable by fines and imprisonment,

(d) ensure that all devices used by Client to order or access the EVS Employment Information

are placed in a secure location and accessible only by Authorized Users and that such devices

are secured when not in use through such means as screen locks, shutting power controls off,

or other commercially reasonable security procedures,

(e) take all necessary measures to prevent unauthorized ordering of EVS Employment

Information by any persons other than Authorized Users for permissible purposes, including,

without limitation, (a) limiting the knowledge of the Client security codes, member numbers,

User IDs, and any passwords Client may use (collectively, “Security Information”), to those

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individuals with a need to know, (b) changing Client’s user passwords at least every ninety

(90) days, or sooner if an Authorized User is no longer responsible for accessing the EVS

Employment Information, or if Client suspects an unauthorized person has learned the

password, and (c) using all security features in the software and hardware Client uses to order

EVS Employment Information,

(f) in no event access the EVS Employment Information via any hand-held wireless

communication device, including but not limited to, web enabled cell phones, interactive

wireless pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile data terminals, and portable data

terminals,

(g) not use non-company owned assets such as personal computer hard drives or portable

and/or removable data storage equipment or media (including but not limited to laptops, zip

drives, tapes, disks, CDs, and DVDs) to store EVS Employment Information.

(h) encrypt EVS Employment Information when it is not in use and with respect to all printed

EVS Employment Information store in a secure, locked container when not in use and

completely destroyed when no longer needed by cross-cut shredding machines (or other

equally effective destruction method) such that the results are not readable or useable for any

purpose,

(i) if Client sends, transfers or ships any EVS Employment Information, encrypt the EVS

Employment Information using the following minimum standards, which standards may be

modified from time to time by EVS: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), minimum 128-

bit key or Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES), minimum 168-bit key encrypted

algorithms,

(j) monitor compliance with the obligations of this Section 6, and immediately notify EVS if

Client suspects or knows of any unauthorized access or attempt to access the EVS

Employment Information, including, without limitation, a review of EVS invoices for the

purpose of detecting any unauthorized activity,

(k) not ship hardware or software between Client’s locations or to third parties without

deleting all Security Information and any EVS Employment Information,

(l) if Client uses a Service Provider to establish access to EVS Employment Information, be

responsible for the Service Provider’s use of Security Information, and ensure the Service

Provider safeguards Security Information through the use of security requirements that are no

less stringent than those applicable to Client under this Section 6,

(m) use commercially reasonable efforts to assure data security when disposing of any

consumer information or record obtained from the EVS Employment Information. Such

efforts must include the use of those procedures issued by the federal regulatory agency

charged with oversight of Client’s activities (e.g. the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,

the applicable banking or credit union regulator) applicable to the disposal of consumer report

information or records.

(n) use commercially reasonable efforts to secure EVS Employment Information when stored

on servers, subject to the following requirements: (i) servers storing EVS Employment

Information must be separated from the internet or other public networks by firewalls which

are managed and configured to meet industry accepted best practices, (ii) protect EVS

Employment Information through multiple layers of network security, including but not

limited to, industry-recognized firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection/prevention devices

(IDS/IPS), (iii) secure access (both physical and network) to systems storing EVS

Employment Information, which must include authentication and passwords that are changed

at least every ninety (90) days; and (iv) all servers must be kept current and patched on a

timely basis with appropriate security specific system patches, as they are available, (o) not

allow EVS Employment Information to be displayed via the internet unless utilizing, at a

minimum, a three-tier architecture configured in accordance with industry best practices, and

(p) use commercially reasonable efforts to establish procedures and logging mechanisms for

systems and networks that will allow tracking and analysis in the event there is a

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compromise, and maintain an audit trail history for at least three (3) months for review by

EVS.

(a) If EVS reasonably believes that Client has violated this Section 6, EVS may, in addition to

any other remedy authorized by this Agreement, with reasonable advance written notice to Client

and at EVS’s sole expense, conduct, or have a third party conduct on its behalf, an audit of

Client’s network security systems, facilities, practices and procedures to the extent EVS

reasonably deems necessary, including an on-site inspection, to evaluate Client’s compliance with

the data security requirements of this Section 6.

7. Client certifies that it has received and read the “Notice to Users of Consumer Reports, Obligations of

Users" as provided in Inquirehire’s start up packet, which explains Client’s obligations under the FCRA

as a user of consumer information.

CLIENT:

[Organization Name]

[Name and Title]

[Date]


2016-2017 SERVICES CONTRACT Job Development and Job Coaching Services

July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017

Contract between DAC, Inc.

and Northeast School District

This service Agreement is entered into by and between DAC, Inc., 108 E. Industrial St., DeWitt, Iowa 52742

(hereinafter-DAC) and Northeast School District (hereinafter - NSD), 1450 370th Avenue, Goose Lake, Ia. 52750

I. PURPOSE

Whereas NSD wishes to engage the services of DAC to provide job development and job coaching services to

the Northeast School District, and

Whereas DAC wishes to provide such programs,

Now therefore, in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree

as follows:

II. DUTIES DAC Will: A. Operate vocational training programs on site at its 1710 E. Maple St., Maquoketa, Iowa, location and

possibly other locations according to the student’s IEP. This calendar includes extended school year services. Additional days may be provided based upon individual student needs as agreed upon by both parties.

B. Provide job development and job coaching services services to students who are referred by NSD and

accepted by DAC.

C. Collaborate with NSD Transition Coordinator and school staff to provide appropriate vocational training activities.

D. Provide materials and supplies as appropriate for the activities of the students participating.

E. Report training data, as agreed upon, to NSD. Attend meetings to review participants’ progress and planning. Meetings shall be coordinated with the NSD via the Transition Facilitator or other designated staff person.

F. Maintain accurate records on participants covered by this Agreement to include, but not be limited to, student progress and daily attendance. These records are to be provided to NSD, as requested.

G. Provide access to financial accounting related to the programs covered by this agreement, if requested. Accurate records will be maintained regarding student programs, days attended and level of support/program. Student records will be maintained by DAC, Inc. for 5 years from the date of exiting the services or graduating from the district and services.

H. Provide appropriate staff training for all staff working in the agreed upon programs.

I. Communicate in a timely fashion any concerns or barriers regarding a student.

NSD Will: A. Provide requested pre-admissions data on students seeking to enter the programs that is sufficient for

DAC to determine compliance with the agency’s admissions criteria. Information will include at a minimum: physical limitations and capacities, preferred learning methodologies, general information on communication methods and preferences, prior vocational assessment or training reports as available.

B. Provide a designated primary liaison staff between NSD and DAC.

C. Make monthly payment to DAC based upon the reimbursement requests submitted by DAC as described in articles IX and X below.

III. Background checks. The school district (“District”) shall have the right to perform background checks as required by Section 279.69, code of Iowa, of any employee proposed by DAC to perform work hereunder, and in order to implement this provision, DAC agrees that it will give written notice to the District of each employee who is to perform work, providing the District with the name, address, date of birth and social security number of the employee. The District may reject any employee proposed by DAC. The District understands that DAC does a background check on all of its own employees.

IV. Removal. The District will have the right, in its discretion, to require the removal of any employee furnished by DAC on such notice as the District deems appropriate. The District may immediately remove or require the immediate removal of any DAC employee in case of actual or perceived danger to any District student, staff, or property. DAC holds the right to an appeal process for the removed staff. During any appeal, the DAC employee will be temporarily removed pending conclusion of the appeal. The appeal process will be handled between the administration of DAC and the District.

V. INDEMNIFICATION

DAC will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Northeast School District, its board members, employees, staff, students, agents and representatives from and against any and all expense (including without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses), claims, demands, liability and causes of action, regardless of the filing of suit, resulting or alleged to result from the negligence or other fault of DAC, Inc., its officers, agents or employees. DAC will comply with all employment laws of the State of Iowa and provide workers compensation insurance for all its employees. Northeast School District will indemnify and hold DAC, its board members, employees and staff members harmless from and against any and all claims, liability, and causes of action resulting from the negligence or other fault of the NSD, its officers, agents or employees. Northeast School District shall endorse its Commercial General Liability policy, naming DAC, its board members, employees and staff members as an additional insured. Northeast School District and DAC shall provide each other with a certificate of insurance evidencing said insurance requirements have been met. Upon request from either party, Northeast School District and DAC will provide copies of required endorsements. DAC will maintain liability insurance according to a schedule (we will get this and attach to the contract).

VI. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS DAC and its personnel will maintain all participant records and information confidentially as required by law.

VII. TERM The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date of signing by each authorized representative, and end on June 30, 2017.

VIII. TERMINATION Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, with thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.

IX. FEES The fees for services are per student per day unless otherwise indicated on the table below:

SERVICE TYPE: COST:

1:1 Job Development (Career Exploration) 1:1 Job Coaching

$37.89 hourly $44.71 hourly

X. BILLING

The NSD agrees to reimburse DAC for actual services received based upon a monthly statement for services rendered during any month.

XI. INDEPENDENT FACILITY STATUS In the performance of the services under this Agreement, DAC and its personnel are at all times acting as an independent facility. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as creating an employer/employee relationship between NSD and DAC or its personnel.

XII. ADVERTISING Neither party hereto shall use the name of the other in advertising or promotional material or news releases of any kind, except by express written permission of the other party.

In Witness Whereof, the parties to this Contract have hereunto set their hands this ________ day of __________, 2016.

Chief Operating Officer DAC, Inc.

Board President Northeast School District

Todd Seifert

Special Education Northeast School District

Board Secretary Northeast School District

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Code No. 201

Policy Title: BOARD OF DIRECTORS' ELECTIONS The school election takes place on the second Tuesday in September of odd-numbered years. Each school election is used to elect citizens to the Board to maintain a five member board and to address questions that must be submitted to the voters. Citizens of the school district community seeking a seat on the Board must file their nomination papers with the Board Secretary, or the Board Secretary's designee, between sixty-four and forty days before the school election unless otherwise directed. If a vacancy occurs on the Board it may be filled by appointment within thirty days of the vacancy. If the Board does not fill the vacancy by appointment, the Board Secretary shall call a special election to fill the vacancy. Candidates for a seat created by a vacancy must file their nomination papers 25 days before the special election. If a vacancy occurs on the board it shall be filled in accordance with law and board policy. It shall be the responsibility of the County Commissioner of Elections to conduct school elections. Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 39; 45; 63; 69; 274.7; 277; 278.1; 279.7 (2011). Cross Reference: 202 Board of Directors Members 203 Board of Directors' Conflict of Interest Approved: September 20, 2000 Reviewed: September 22, 2009 Reviewed: February 20, 2013

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Code No. 202.3

Policy Title: TERM OF OFFICE Board members elected for a full term at a regularly scheduled school election in September of odd numbered years, will serve for four years. Board members appointed to fill a vacant position will serve until the next scheduled school election. Board members appointed to fill a vacant position will serve until a successor is elected and qualified at the next regular school election, unless there is an intervening special election for the school district, in which event a successor shall be elected at the intervening special election. A Board member elected to fill a vacancy will serve out the unexpired term. Being a Board member is a unique opportunity for a citizen to participate on a governing board of the school district. Eligible Board members are encouraged to consider running for more than one term. Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 69.12; 274.7; 279.6; 279.7 Cross Reference: 201 Board of Directors' Elections 202 Board of Directors Members Approved: September 20, 2000 Reviewed: September 22, 2009 Reviewed: February 20, 2013

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Code No. 202.4

Policy Title: VACANCIES A vacancy occurs when a Board member resigns, forfeits or otherwise leaves the office. A vacancy also includes, but is not limited to, the following: failure to be properly elected, failure to qualify within the time fixed by law, failure to reside in the school district or director district, a court order declaring the seat vacant, conviction of a felony, violations of the open meetings law, or conviction of a public offense in violation of the oath of office. A vacancy occurs as provided by law, which includes but is not limited to when a board member dies, resigns or leaves office, or fails to reside in the school district or director district. If a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a term of office, the vacancy shall be filled by Board appointment within 30 days of the vacancy. The newly-appointed Board member will hold the position until the next scheduled school election. The board shall publish notice stating that the board intends to fill the vacancy by appointment, but the electors of the school district have the right to file a petition requiring the vacancy be filled by special election. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified at the next regular school election, unless there is an intervening special election for the school district, in which event a successor shall be elected at the intervening special election. If the Board is unable to fill a vacancy by appointment within 30 days after the vacancy occurs or if a valid petition is submitted, the Board Secretary will call a special election to be held no sooner than 60 days and not later than 70 days after the vacancy occurred. A Board member elected at the special election will serve the remaining portion of the unexpired term. Note: Special elections called because the board is unable to fill a vacancy by appointment within 30 days or called because a valid petition has been submitted are to be held 60-70 days after the vacancy occurs. These special elections are different than the special elections (commonly called public measure elections), which are held on four specific dates each year as outlined in Iowa Code. The special elections called to fill a vacancy can be held at time of the year. Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 21.6; 69; 277.29; 279

Good v. Crouch, 397 N.W.2d 757 (Iowa 1986). Board of Directors of Grimes Independent School Dist. v. County Board of Public Instruction of Polk Co., 257 Iowa 106, 131 N.W.2d 802 (1965).

Board of Directors of Menlo Consol. School Dist. v. Blakesburg, 240 Iowa 910, 36 N.W.2d 751 (1949). 1944 Op. Att'y Gen. 39. Cross Reference: 201 Board of Directors' Elections 202 Board of Directors Members

Approved: September 20, 2000 Reviewed: September 22, 2009 Reviewed: February 20, 2013

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Code No. 606.3 Policy Title: ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOM Live animals will not be allowed in school district facilities except under special circumstances. Permission from the principal will be required of anyone wishing to bring an animal into school district facilities. Appropriate supervision of animals is required when animals are brought into the school district facilities. The person bringing the animal must furnish transportation for the animal brought to school. Animals will not be allowed to travel to and from the student's attendance center on the school bus without prior approval from the principal. It shall be the responsibility of the principal to determine appropriate supervision of animals in the classroom. Seeing-eye and service dogs are permitted in classrooms to perform the functions for which they are trained. This policy must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code §216C. As such, a person with a disability or a person training an assistive animal has the right to be accompanied by a service dog or an assistive animal, under control. The person is liable for damage done to any premises or facility by a service dog or assistive animal. A “service dog” means a dog specially trained at a recognized training facility to assist a person with a disability, whether described as a service dog, guide dog, hearing dog, support dog independence dog, or otherwise. An “assistive animal” means an animal specially trained to assist a person with a disability. The school must keep record on its premises of the animal’s verification of training. Protocol for School Based Therapy Dogs

1. Building Administrator approval 2. Appropriate arrangements made with administration and staff for how the

therapy dog will be used. 3. Dog must be trained, tested and certified through an accredited therapy dog

program. 4. Proof of graduation, proper tests passed, provide documentation that training is

completed, and provide clean bill of health. 5. Update school board.

Caretaker is responsible for maintaining:

1. In-service of staff on dog commands, handling procedures and building protocols.

2. That the dog remains current with therapy dog rules and procedures. 3. That the dog remains current with vaccinations and grooming.

Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8 (2014). Cross Reference: 507 Student Health and Well-Being

Approved: June 21, 2000 Revised: September 22, 2009 Reviewed: June 18, 2014

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