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ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Media Center - OA Elementary
Monday, November 10, 2014
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
O-A Mission: As an agent of the community and society, the Odebolt-Arthur School’s purpose is
to provide an environment where all persons shall develop life skills by learning to learn.
Agenda:
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approve Agenda
3.
Welcome Visitors
4.
Public Comments to the Board
5.
Consent Agenda
6.
Board Reports
7.
Dialogue/Action Items
7.1.
Appoint Board Representatives to the Negotiations Committee
7.2.
Approval of SBRC Request for Increased Enrollment & Open Enrollment Out
7.3.
(Dialog Only) Discussion of the new 700 series for Joint Board Policies
8.
Discussion/Correspondence Items
9.
Confirm Dates and Times of Next Meetings
Next regular Joint Board meeting Monday, December 8, 6:30 p.m. in Odebolt.
10.
Adjourn
SUMMARY OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2014 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Odebolt-Arthur (OA) Community School District Board met in regular session October 13, 2014 at
6:30 p.m. in the Media Center at OA Elementary in Odebolt.
The meeting was called to order by Traci Bengford, President. Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary,
conducted a roll call vote as follows: Bengford, present; Joey Hoefling, present; Pat Hoefling, absent; Naomi
Lozier, present; and Paul Neumann, present. Leonard acknowledged a quorum. Approximately 60 people
attended the meeting.
It was moved by Neumann and seconded by Lozier to approve the agenda and the motion carried 4-0.
Bengford welcomed visitors. No one spoke during the public forum portion of the meeting.
It was moved by Lozier and seconded by J. Hoefling to approve the consent agenda consisting of board
minutes, contract approval for Jason Wulf, Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach and claims totaling
$252,353.64. The motion carried 4-0.
The curriculum presentation was given by Alicia Nelson, Curriculum Director. She highlighted the
district wide math program and showed examples of what math problems and concepts the students are using in
the classrooms.
Dr. Nick Ouellette, superintendent, mentioned the article that was featured in The School
Administrators magazine featuring the technology program in the OA and BCIG districts; reviewed the recent
school audit; gave an update on the bus barn, gym HVAC, loading dock and tree planting projects. He stated
BCIG has hired an engineer to begin work on the lighting projects for both baseball and football stadiums. He
mentioned the positive parent feedback the district is receiving regarding more contacts from the school this
year regarding student progress. Ouellette stated he has visited 65 of the 95 classrooms in the two districts and
mentioned some classroom activities he has seen. He reviewed preliminary certified enrollment figures stating
OA is projected to be down 1 student for this year’s count.
It was moved by Lozier and seconded by Neumann to approve the administration’s recommendation to
purchase and install a new bus engine in one of the busses. The motion carried 4-0. The approximate cost will
be $18,000.
It was moved by Neumann and seconded by J. Hoefling to approve the administration’s
recommendation to purchase a used bus from Hogland Bus Company from Marshalltown, Iowa and the motion
carried 4-0. The cost is $50,000 and doesn’t include trading in any older busses.
At approximately, 7:15 p.m. the following individuals spoke regarding Whole Grade Sharing (WGS)
and other school issues: Whitney Simonson, Dorothy Evans, Brad Lundell, Stacy Raasch and Todd Bengford.
Board discussion continued on WGS, reorganization, grade configuration and facilities. Ouellette asked
for direction from the board on what the next steps should be. After listening to public and board comments, it
was the general consensus of the board to direct he and Leonard to draft a letter to send to the SchallerCrestland and East Sac Community District Board of Directors to see if they would be interested in meeting
with the OA board and/or representatives to discuss sharing opportunities. The board gave topics they would
like to discuss and questions they would like to ask should a meeting take place. The OA board would like a
response by December 15th.
Items of discussion included the sale of excess equipment and furniture to be held Saturday, Oct. 25
from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the bus barn in Odebolt.
The next regular meeting will be held Monday, November 10 in the Elementary Media Center in
Odebolt.
There being no further business before the OA board, it was moved by Neumann and seconded by J.
Hoefling to adjourn. The motion carried 4-0 and the Odebolt-Arthur Board was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
________________________________
Kathy A. Leonard, Board Secretary
Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools
Board Report - For Board
11/07/2014 08:16 AM
Unposted; Batch Description 2014-NOVEMBER OABCIG MS ACTIVITY FU-0001
Vendor Name
Description
Page: 1
User ID: WRS
Check
Total
Checking Account ID
2
Fund Number 21
ACTIVITY FUND
CRAWFORD COUNTY CINEMA 4 THEATER
QUARTER HOLIDAY MOVIE ADMISSIONS
159.00
KING'S POINTE
QUARTER HOLIDAY WATERPARK ADMISSIONS
340.00
MUZIC MYSTRO
OABCIG MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE DJ
125.00
PEPSI-COLA GEN BOT INC
MS STUDENT COUNCIL CONCESSIONS BEVERAGES
424.87
SELECTIONS
REPAIR FRAMED KATIE WILCKE HONOR PLAQUE
33.30
SKATE PALACE
QUARTER HOLIDAY SKATE PALACE ADMISSIONS
249.00
SOMETHING UNIQUE, INC
TRACK & FIELD SWEATSHIRTS & SWEATPANTS
531.00
TROPHIES PLUS
RIBBONS FOR MS XC AWARDS
Fund Number
21
Checking Account ID
45.00
1,907.17
2
1,907.17
Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools
11/07/2014 01:07 PM
Vendor Name
Checking Account ID
3
ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO.
Board Report - For Board
2014-NOVEMBER OA NUTRITION PAYABLES-0001
Description
Fund Number
61
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Page: 1
User ID: WRS
Check
Total
NUTRITION
1,513.92
BATTLE CREEK - IDA GROVE CSD
WAGES & BENEFITS NUTRITION EMPLOYEES
CULLIGAN OF IDA GROVE
KITCHEN-WATER SOFTENER SALT
EARTHGRAINS BAKING COMPANIES, INC
BREAD PRODUCTS
KECK, INC
COMMODITY FOOD STORAGE & DELIVERY
2,886.13
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO
FOOD AND NON FOOD SUPPLIES
6,512.46
PRESTO X
MONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACT
Fund Number
61
Checking Account ID
5,004.44
86.00
399.08
41.60
16,443.63
3
16,443.63
Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools
11/07/2014 01:13 PM
Vendor Name
Checking Account ID
ALLEN, LARRY
1
Board Report - For Board
2014 NOVEMBER 10 BD MEETING GENERAL FUND CLAIMS
Description
Fund Number
Page: 1
User ID: KAL
Check
Total
10
GENERAL FUND
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT AUG 28 - OCT 23
120.00
AMAZON.COM
MATH MANUALS - KINDERGARTEN
137.94
BATTLE CREEK - IDA GROVE CSD
FY 14-15 OPEN ENROLL / 1ST QTR / 17 STDT
BMO HARRIS MASTERCARD
PROF LIT: SOLUTION TREE, FUEL
522.54
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC
COPIER SERVICE
614.34
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING
DISTRICT PAPER SUPPLIES
CHRONICLE, THE
ADVERTISING VET'S DAY DINNER
344.99
CITY OF ODEBOLT
WATER / SEWER / TRASH
744.90
CONNECTING POINT COMPUTER CENTER
MONTHLY FEE TO MANAGE WIRELESS
125.00
CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIALISTS, LLC
TAKE BOILERS OUT OF SERVICE
408.00
DENISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FY 14-15 OPEN ENROLL / 1ST QTR / 1 STDNT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BUS INSPECTIONS/ 10-7-14
280.00
FELD FIRE
FIRE ALARM INSPECTION
375.00
FRANCK & SEXTRO, P.L.C.
LEGAL SERVICES
100.00
HIGH NOON BOOKS
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOKS
112.03
HOEFLING LAWN SERVICE
FALL SPRAYING OF ALL GROUNDS
IDA COUNTY COURIER - REMINDER
EXCESS EQUIPMENT SALE AD-2 WEEKS
54.40
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
LONG DISTANCE
14.41
IOWA DIVISION OF LABOR SERVICES
INSPECT WATER HEATER IN BOILER ROOM
40.00
IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1ST SEM TUITION/ROOM/BOARD 1 5TH YR
6,076.50
LONGNECKER, ALEX
REIM. REG. FEE: NW IOWA JH HONOR CHOIR
40.00
MARRA, REEANN
REIMBURSEMENT: MEALS - EARLY LITERACY
59.66
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
ACETYLENE
22.09
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO
GAS & ELECTRIC
2,075.07
NOLTE, CORNMAN & JOHNSON P.C.
40% FIELD AUDIT WORK FY 13-14
2,600.00
NORTHWEST AEA
PRINTED STUDENT RECORD CARDS
OFFICE SYSTEMS CO
COPIER SERVICE
117.18
OUELLETTE, NICHOLAS
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
210.40
POSITIVE PROMOTIONS
MS GUDIANCE/RED RIBBON WEEK SUPPLIES
141.95
PRAIRIE LAKES AEA 8
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT PLANNERS
326.50
RAY'S MID-BELL MUSIC
BARITONE REPAIR
307.88
REIS AUTO PARTS & SERVICE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SAC COUNTY MUTUAL TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE SERVICE
26,014.25
1,522.50
1,400.23
2,500.00
85.55
3,055.99
631.97
Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools
11/07/2014 01:13 PM
Vendor Name
Board Report - For Board
2014 NOVEMBER 10 BD MEETING GENERAL FUND CLAIMS
Description
Page: 2
User ID: KAL
Check
Total
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA
SAI CONFERENCE/OUELLETTE
SCHROEDER, KARA
REIM: DR JEAN CD'S AND SING ALONGS
40.00
SCHROEDER, KRIS
LUNCH REIMBURSEMENT: OMAHA CONFERENCE
24.00
STEHR, WILLIAM
BUS WASH
STOBERL, RACHEL
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
171.20
WALTER, ROD
OCT 9 - OCT 23 HOURS
480.00
WEBSITES TO IMPRESS, INC
WORK TO ENSURE WEBSITE WAS WORKING
WUNSCHEL'S SERVICE
MAIN VEHICLE GAS
Fund Number
10
Fund Number
85.00
686.00
12
GENERAL FUND - TAG ACCOUNTS
PIZZA HUT FOR MOCK TRIAL PRACTICE
12
42.75
42.75
Checking Account ID
1
ALLOY SPECIALTY, INC
Fund Number
33
SAVE
3 YEAR REINSPECTION OF ASBESTOS
FELD FIRE
RESTROOM PROJECT/LOWER SEC. SYSTEM
HEMER'S PLUMBING & HEATING
GYM HVAC PROJECT
Fund Number
8.00
52,825.47
Checking Account ID
1
BMO HARRIS MASTERCARD
Fund Number
150.00
33
975.00
5,776.70
40,182.98
46,934.68
Checking Account ID
1
CASEY'S CUSTOM COLORS
Fund Number
36
PPEL
BUS BARN REMODEL PROJECT - EXTERIOR PNT
2,255.00
GARAGE DOOR COMPANY, THE
DOORS FOR BUS BARN REMODEL PROJECT
MALCOM'S PAINT & HARDWARE
BUS BARN PROJECT SUPPLIES
135.61
MICHAELSEN TRUCKING, LLC
CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR THE BUS BARN
334.96
ODEBOLT LUMBER
BUS BARN PROJECT SUPPLIES
187.81
REIS AUTO PARTS & SERVICE
DISTRICT SUPPLIES/PROJECTS
Fund Number
36
Checking Account ID
20,051.71
40.03
23,005.12
1
122,808.02
Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools
11/05/2014 2:20 PM
Fund: 21
ACTIVITY FUND
Activity Fund Balance Report - Summary - Exclude Encumbrances
10/2014 - 10/2014
Chart of Account Number
Chart of Account Description
21 729 000 0000 000
FUND BALANCE/MS STUDENT COUNCIL
21 729 000 6600 920
FUND BALANCE/MS COED ATHLETICS
21 729 000 7380 950
FUND BALANCE/SPRINGBROOK
Fund Total:
21
Page: 1
User ID: WRS
Beginning Balance
Expenses
Revenues
Balance Change
7,159.54
1,518.44
2,304.06
0.00
Balance
7,945.16
66,425.46
2,545.83
95.60
0.00
63,975.23
3,355.53
0.00
0.00
0.00
3,355.53
76,940.53
4,064.27
2,399.66
0.00
75,275.92
O-A COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HOT LUNCH REVENUE-EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
10/31/2014
BEGINNING BALANCE OCTOBER 1, 2014
Fund Name
NUTRITION
Revenue
NUTRITION INTEREST
STUDENT LUNCHES
STUDENT BREAKFASTS
STUDENT MILK/EXTRA
ALA CARTE SALES
ADULT LUNCHES
ADULT BREAKFASTS
CATERING
REPLACE LUNCH CARDS
FOOD REBATES/MISC INCOME
STATE REIMB. SCHOOL LUNCHES
STATE REIMB. BREAKFASTS
FEDERAL REIMB. BREAKFASTS
FEDERAL REIMB. SCHOOL LUNCHES
SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM
COMMODITIES
Compensation for Loss of Fixed Assets
Upward Adj. to Beg. Fund Bal
TOTAL REVENUE
$
91,098.89
MTD
$
96,014.63
YTD
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.09
5,263.65
1,212.95
54.00
1,508.40
514.80
3.20
12.00
8,570.09
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3.66
18,430.21
2,648.10
932.60
3,238.50
1,194.70
3.20
15.00
40.00
169.74
26,675.71
LUNCHROOM SALARIES
FICA
IPERS
EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS
PURCHASED SERVICES
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
TRAVEL/MEETING
NON FOOD SUPPLIES
NUTRITION EQUIPMENT
DEPRECIATION
FOOD SUPPLIES
COMMODITIES CONSUMED
Downward Adj. fo Fund Bal.
NUTRITION FUND DOWNWARD AJUST
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,382.78
411.78
443.35
213.60
1,064.02
650.99
11,804.74
3,950.60
23,921.86
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,382.78
411.78
443.35
355.65
1,064.02
219.98
1,746.62
13,404.71
19,963.73
3,950.60
46,943.22
ENDING BALANCE OCTOBER 31, 2014
$
75,747.12
$
75,747.12
Expenditure
Odebolt Arthur CSD
October 2014
GENERAL FUND #10
Bank Accounts
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
1,035,463.24
966,152.43
441,750.63
1,559,865.04
TAG FUND #12
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
1,223.74
30.00
348.86
904.88
MANAGEMENT
FUND #22
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
370,423.92
117,535.41
5,784.43
482,174.90
LOSS FUND #33
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
26,087.30
23,501.84
24,065.05
25,524.09
PPEL FUND #36
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
-87,243.62
99,522.69
25,228.44
-12,949.37
TRUST #81
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
103,824.64
0.00
0.00
103,824.64
ACTIVITY FUND #21
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
76,940.53
2,399.66
4,064.27
75,275.92
FSB Checking
ISJIT
Balance
2,721.36
72,554.56
75,275.92
NUTRITION FUND #61
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
91,098.89
12,520.69
23,921.86
79,697.72
FSB Checking
ISJIT
Balance
599.78
79,097.94
79,697.72
Grand Total of Accounts
2,314,317.82
UBI-Checking (.10%)/Savings (.15%)
UBI CD Due 01-15-15 (.41% int.)
UBI CD Due 04-15-15 (.30% int)
Balance
Charles Fair
Warren Hansen
Bart Ogden
Thevenot
Prestin
Marvin Stock
Breakdown of Trust #81
909,344.18
500,000.00
750,000.00
$2,159,344.18
25,188.17
44,617.00
2,720.62
3,659.95
11,397.53
16,241.47
103,824.74
2,314,317.82
BOARD REPORT
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
NOVEMBER, 2014
1. Bailey Hare placed 9th in the 2014 IGHSAU State Cross Country meet.
Congratulations to her!
2. The Falcon Football team participated in a very special pre-game kickoff
for a young man from Treynor. Check out the video on the school
website to see it happen.
3. The OA-BCIG Falcon Football team qualified for the playoffs. They lost to
Hinton 50-26 on Wednesday October 29th.
4. The Falcon Volleyball team fell to Hinton in Regional action on Tuesday
Oct. 21st.
5. Darian Ernst was selected for the All-State Choir, and Anna Dewey was
selected as an Alternate.
6. 30 high school students participated in the Morningside Men/Women in
Song Honor Choir.
7. 8 High School students will participate in the NWICDA High School Honor
Choir in January.
Thank you
Larry Allen
Business Manager Report November 2014
IASBO Fall Conference – I attended the two day conference Oct. 28 and 29 in Des Moines. In addition to networking
with my peers (over 400 attended) I attended the following sessions: ACA (Affordable Care Act) Update, Iowa Public
Information Board and open meetings laws, Excel documents class, Google training, SEC and Continuing Disclosure
changes, TLC update (this will be helpful in the districts receive the grant that we applied for again this year) and Board
Secretary Training. This conference covered very timely topics and was worth the 2 days out of the office. Thanks for
allowing me to attend these conferences.
Regional IASBO meeting – Once a month, the business managers from Region 3 (mainly northwest Iowa) get together
for a noon luncheon meeting in Sioux City to discuss topics relating to the business offices and share ideas. This again is a
great opportunity to share ideas with my peers.
BCIG Health Insurance– I met with Leslie Ables from Mercer Trust to discuss the upcoming reporting requirements for
ACA. Health Insurance will need to be offered to qualifying employees effective July 1, 2015 (coordinates with the
district renewal plan dates). Districts will be required to file reports with the IRS and to the employees (similar to W-2
reporting) effective 2015 calendar year. Districts won’t be subject to any penalties for 2015, but have to start the
reporting process. Leslie reviewed the draft forms we will use. The accounting software company both districts utilize,
has been instrumental in helping set up the data needed to start tracking hours for part time employees, variable hour
employees, bus drivers, substitute teachers, etc. This tracking will help determine who is eligible to receive the health
insurance. She mentioned the district will be able to add a 4th option to our plan which is basically a high deductible
plan, but will meet the minimum benefit requirements of ACA.
Leslie also indicated preliminary reports from Wellmark is indicating the health insurance will show an increase in
premiums for FY 15-16 mostly due to changes/additions to prescription drug coverage. We will know the percentage of
increase in January, and actual premium rates in February. Dr. Ouellette has mentioned he would like to discuss
insurance options with the union again this year prior to negotiations.
IASBO Payroll conference – I will be attending a one day payroll conference Nov. 12 in Ames covering the following
topics: IPERS, RIC program (State optional retirement program) Payroll Best Practices, Garnishments, challenges of hiring
someone to do two jobs, time tracking for non-teacher coaches and calendar year end responsibilities.
BCIG IPERs Audit- is set for Thursday, Nov. 6. I will report the findings next month.
700 Series – this project has been put on the “back burner” for too long. The boards will have access to the series in
November with passage of 1st and 2nd readings in December and January. It is a lengthy series that took a lot of time to
review and recommend changes.
November through March is considered “catch up time” in the Central Office. We are working on storage of past years’
files, cleaning up and organizing our offices.
Do not hesitate to call or email the central office staff if you have any questions concerning the BCIG or OA Business
Office. 712-364-2255 or [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]
BCIG Elementary Principal
Alan Henderson
November, 2014 Board Report
Congratulations Julie (Staley)!
Battle Creek- Ida Grove Elementary was selected as the winner of $500
for your participation in the Live Healthy Iowa Kids’ Fall Fitness Day!
A few of us from LHI will be traveling to your area on Tuesday, November
18, 2014 and would love to present the check to you at that time. Please
let me know if that will work for you.
OA&BCIG Building and Grounds Maintenance Report
It’s been quite a month again! I have been working a lot on work orders, clean
up around all of our buildings and grounds, getting ready for the sale we had
in Odebolt and preparing the fields for football games.
It is amazing how much stuff accumulated on the inside of our buildings as
well as outside of our buildings. Although I have done a lot of clean up this
past month preparing for the Odebolt sale, as well as just general clean up
around the 2 districts, I still have more I want to accomplish. I hope everyone
has noticed all the changes around the buildings and grounds? If not, I would
be happy to talk to you anytime about it.
I’ve been trying to get all of our outside facilities ready for winter so we can
avoid having to fix frozen water lines in the spring. This takes a lot of time, but
is very necessary. It is also time to be thinking about winter and snow
removal. We have a plan in place once again this year to move the snow as
quickly and efficiently as possible. Although it wouldn’t break my heart if we
had a mild winter, we are prepared whatever the weather does!
On a personal note, I hope and pray that our 2 districts can some how come
back together and join as one united school district. The first time I entered
the OA School and walked around the building with Russ Freeman, I can still
remember all the work it was going to take to get it to shine once again. Dr.
Ouellette also had a vision of what it could be. He had many great ideas that
we now have in place. I knew that it was going to take a lot of work, but I also
knew how nice it could be when finished. Now through countless hours and
hard work, the OA building is a very, very nice educational facility. I would
personally be devastated to have to hand this building over to someone else. I
know that it’s just a building to most people; but as with all the buildings in
my care, I put my heart and soul into each and every one of them as I do my
own home. I will continue to work hard on all of the buildings and grounds in
the district hoping everything works out.
Thank You all for what you do!
Roger Walter
OA&BCIG Maintenance Director
November 6, 2013
Board Update: OA- Elementary and OA-BCIG MS
Conferences:
Percentage of parents/guardians who attended middle school conferences:
Grade
6th- 82
students
7th- 86
students
8th- 67
students
Attendance
percentage
Attendance
percentage
Total % of parent attendance for both
days
10/21/2014
10/23/2014
35%
35%
70%
45%
17%
63%
41%
18%
61%
On Tuesday night the average number of conferences held per (core) teacher was 36.
On Thursday night, the second night for parent/teacher conferences, the average
conference per teacher was 22.
PK-5 elementary conferences went well. Only one teacher needed to reschedule a
conference with parents who did not attend during the set conference time.
Red Ribbon WeekTo begin Red Ribbon Week, a group of fifth grade TAG students put on a skit for the rest of
the elementary and middle school about the dangers of drugs and how bad decisions can
negatively affect the future. The message was clear, presented well, and well received.
Each day was a dress up day to remind students about the importance of making good
choices.
Our Parent Teacher Community Group helped out on Friday to celebrate the close of Red
Ribbon Week and our Harvest Party. This was supported well for our teachers and
students.
The teachers have continued to meet in their PLC groups weekly to take time to discuss
students and instruction. The Wednesday afternoons have given teachers many
opportunities to discuss curriculum issues between the districts as well as grade levels.
Elementary teachers are progress monitoring our students in reading, and we have in place
interventions for some students who are at greater risk of not being proficient. This includes
CIM reading groups, at- risk interventions, and Reading Recovery.
Overall, the climate of the school is positive. I will continue to monitor this through
observations and discussions with the Principal Advisory Group.
Doug Mogensen
OABCIG High School
Board Report
11-10-2014
1. Great weekend (November 1) for the Falcons
a. Riley Snyder placed 4th at State Solo Competition (Dance)
b. Bailey Hare placed 9th at State Cross Country
c. Erin Fineran and Jessica Gunderson both auditioned for, and
made, NW Iowa Honor Band
d. Service Club was out working in the community
2. Darian Ernst made All State Choir
a. Anna Dewey was selected as an alternate
3. Veteran’s Day Activities
a. Ceremony at 8:30 at HS
b. Veterans meal at Rec Center
4. Reminder to follow OABCIG on Twitter if you are not doing so, it’s
a great place to promote our students.
5. Grease performances on November 14, 15, 16, look forward to
seeing you there!
6. Band Light Show – if you did not see it you missed out. Very well
done
a. Performed at pep rally on October 31
b. Will also be performed at half time of a BB game early in the
season
7. Parent Teacher Conferences
a. Overall roughly 49% of high school parents attended
conferences.
b. We did have a few teachers gone each night due to:
i. Regional Volleyball
1. Including Parents
ii. Regional Cross Country
Technology Update
November 5, 2014
Julie Weeda
Our new elementary JMC report card implementation went very well during our fall
conferences. We have received positive feedback from teachers after they completed this
first assessment period. JMC has offered them the ability to enter results by student,
course, or by individual Standard/Benchmark. Though it took some time and usage
practice to learn, overall many teachers found the JMC easy to use and faster than our
previous spreadsheet based report card system. We will continue to work with classroom
teachers to tweak any small changes before our next reporting period in December. Those
parents I talked with also found the new report cards to be informative and easy to read. I
feel this was a successful implementation for the districts and I appreciate the board’s
support of this change.
This part month has been busy with Chromebook repairs. We have placed two large
parts orders this month but we are keeping up on repairs and have just about resolved all
the lingering repairs from summer and the beginning of the school year. Some of the
Chromebook parts are becoming more “in-demand” as the number of schools across the
country using the Chromebook 303c’s dramatically rose in the past year. This means that
some of the parts are getting more expensive, and sometimes are in short supply such as
keyboard and motherboards. However, I have two vendors that I keep in close contact
with to supply us the parts we need. Though parts are in-demand, our devices have held up
extremely well to the daily student usage. As of right now I do not foresee any issues with
the Chromebooks lasting until our next replacement cycle in the summer of 2016.
The Odebolt-Arthur school district recently held their sale of district items. Traci
worked diligently to go through the OA equipment and weed out old technology that was
no longer needed or supported by manufacturers. Traci and I then went through the items
that were not working or un-repairable. Those have been wiped of all district data and
were taken to Rick’s Computers for proper environmental recycling. We now have a much
more streamlined amount of technology that we can use within the OA building. In the
next week we will be are working to do a final cleanup of the storage area as well.
This past summer, the FCC enacted an E-rate modernization order. Over the next
month or so, I will be attending several E-rate workshops to gain a better understanding of
their changes and how they will affect us moving forward. In general the FCC are looking
strongly at, “closing the wi-fi gap - while transitioning support away from legacy technologies
to 21st Century broadband connectivity, ensuring E-rate money is spent smartly, and
improving program administration.” This link will also give you more detailed information
on the changes that will be occurring over the next few years. I will keep you informed as
we move forward and I learn more about the impact and potential changes we might need
to make.
Last week, I met with a representative from Marco for a yearly review of our copiers
and printers. We went over the devices that were purchased from them in the past and he
gave us an update on their age and availability of parts should the device need serviced.
We do have two copiers, one in the Central Office and one if the High School Office
workroom that are at end of life. End of life for these machines means that the availability
of parts will be limited and that we will need to think about replacement in the near future.
I will be working with Dr. Ouellette and Mr. Miller to go over our options and decide on the
best course of action for these two copiers. Both machines are presently working and
functioning properly so we do not need to take immediate action however this information
will help us plan and prepare for their replacement.
TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR
NOVEMBER, 2014 BOARD REPORT
The rebate information for both districts has been sent. Pat and Travis Reis were
a great help to me in finding engine numbers to complete the application. The
deadline for applications is November 17 and rebates will start to be awarded in
mid December.
Winter sports practices have started. Middle School basketball is trying the split
season, with the boys going first. Only one bus is needed for the sports shuttle.
Their schedule will be finalized soon and I will get drivers assigned for the away
games.
We are a month past bus inspection and everything that needed repairs has
been completed. The bus drivers are thankful that Reis' provide us with prompt
service.
The bus barn renovation in Odebolt is amazing. The drivers appreciate our new
space to park. Everyone did a great job in making this a really nice building for
us. Also thanks to Roger for getting the sale items moved so we could be
moved in by Halloween.
Thank you.
Odebolt-Arthur Comm School District (48600000)
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Dr. Nick Ouellette
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