June 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Open the Meeting, Recognition of Open Meetings Law and Publication of Meeting
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Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication to the public and to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance. The Open Meetings Act was available for review.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Agenda and Minutes
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4. Welcome Guests
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5. Bill Roster and Financial Reports
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Boone Central Recognitions
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Knott- Dr. McDonald, you have been here when needed and I have enjoyed working with you this past year. Thank you for your service and for all you have done to move the district forward in a positive direction. Also, thank you to all those who help with the Olson Nature Preserve program, it’s a great program and the middle school students are lucky to be able to participate in it. Roberts- Thank you Dr. McDonald for your service to the District. I appreciate your knowledge and leadership. We are in a great position financially and we will have a smooth transition to Mr. Look. Frey- Dr. McDolad, thank you for your leadership and professionalism. It really helped out to have someone with your experience. Good luck in the future. Stuhr- Thank you Dr. McDonald for getting us through the past year. Also, thank you to all of those in the business office who do all of the supply ordering- it is a lot of work! Fogleman- I would like to give one more shout out to Dr. Damon McDonald. Thank you for your leadership this past year. Your knowledge and leadership was just what we needed and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Rolf-Dr. McDonald, good luck in the future. We appreciate all your help this past year. Thank you, also, to all those who are involved in the Summer Learning Program McDonald- I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for an outstanding school year. Your warm welcome and support have significantly impacted my experience here, and I sincerely hope that I have been able to contribute positively to your community. The Cardinal Way truly shines through in this exceptional school system. As you transition into a new chapter under Mr. Look's leadership, I am inspired by the dedication of the current leadership team guiding BCS. It’s encouraging to see how committed everyone is to creating a nurturing environment for all students. I am eager to continue hearing about the wonderful opportunities and initiatives being developed for the students at BCS. Collaborating with each of you has been a genuine pleasure, and together, I believe we have continued to make strides to enhance both school and the broader community. Please know that if you ever need assistance, whether it be in a professional capacity or on a personal level, do not hesitate to reach out. I am here to support you in any way I can. Thank you once again for a remarkable year! Kayton- Dr. McDonald, thank you for guiding all of us and for being a great resource throughout the school year. I would also like to recognize the staff that is taking time out of their summer to teach Summer School. Those staff members include: Mrs. Albers, Mrs. Wiese, Mrs. Ritterbush, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Gonzalez, Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Kettelson, an Mrs. Grosch. We have 38 students attending this summer in grades K-4. We appreciate all of the work and time you are continuing to pour into our students. Perone- Damon, thank you for the insight. I appreciate your ability to have tough conversations and leadership. I learned a lot from your style and want to thank you for your service this year. |
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6.2. Continuous School Improvement
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We will be completing a data dig in the fall to review end-of-the-year math scores that align with our Number Sense SIP goal.
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6.3. Board Reports
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Transportation - we have encountered a few problems with pests in the new vehicle parking lot. We will keep an eye on it and add some pest control if needed.
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6.4. Superintendent Report
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Dr. McDonald discussed the current YTD budget. Currently just under 9% of the budget for the current year. KSB has just recently provided policy updates, which have been shared with the board members for time to review before next month's meeting. The Policy Committee will meet in the coming weeks to discuss policy changes.
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6.5. Principal & AD Reports
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Larsen- Student Handbook Updates. Positive end to the school year. ACT; Ability to look into providing a Fall test to our Juniors before the state test; Pre-ACT State Survey: Indicated support for Spring Pre-ACT for sophomores. ACT Dates: March 24, 2026 and April 7, 2026 Kayton- We had a great end to the school year. Supply lists were sent home the last day of school with report cards. In the middle of June, students K-4 will receive a postcard with their teacher’s name for next school year. Elementary registration will be held 11:00-6:00 on Thursday, August 7th. Perone - Discussed the option of purchasing a Gator for activities to/from transportation. A 5-year lease/purchase agreement is up for discussion and approval by the Board Members. This would be a long-term opportunity for the district. I appreciate the work of our athletes and coaches for track and golf this past spring. One more shout out to our coaches, we received good feedback with everyone working together to fill our 25-26 coaching positions. |
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7. Discussion of Action Agenda Items
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8. Public Comment
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Twin River sub pay is $165/day. An inquiry into the cell phone policy, and consistency in how the policy is enforced. Cell phones are a distraction to the school day and should not be allowed in the building.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. 2025-26 Substitute Pay
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9.2. 2025-26 Student Handbook
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9.3. 2025-26 Milk Bid
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9.4. 2025-26 Hot Lunch Rates
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. 2025-26 Technology & Internet Policy Handbook
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9.6. Student Fees Policy
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9.7. Parental Involvement Policy
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9.8. State and Federal Funds Authorization
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.9. Purchasing Agent
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.10. Cornerstone Bank Authorizations
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9.11. Boone County Bank Authorizations
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9.12. Great Plains State Bank Authorizations
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9.13. Cedar Rapids State Bank Authorizations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.14. Contract for Lease Purchase Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Next Meeting Date
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July 17th at 7:30 pm.
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11. Questions by the Media
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12. Adjournment
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Adjourned 7:37 am.
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