August 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM - 5:30 p.m. Work Session and 7:00 p.m.Regular Board Meeting

I. 5:30 p.m. Work Session: 

I.1. Discuss Superintendent Selection Process
Presenters: Judy Newman, Board Chair and Martina Shabram, Vice Chair

II. 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting:

III. Call to Order, Roll Call, Flag Salute, Land Acknowledgement

IV. Agenda Review

V. Introduction of Guests and Superintendent’s Report

VI. Comments by Board Chair

VII. Items Raised by the Audience

VIII. Comments by Employee Groups

IX. Comments and Committee Reports by Individual Board Members

X. Consent Group - Items for Action

X.1. Approve the Purchase of Type 10 Vans
Presenter: Arthur Hart, Director of Transportation

X.2. Approve the Purchase of School Buses
Presenter: Arthur Hart, Director of Transportation

X.3. Approve Award of Contract for Site Preparations for Modular Classroom Buildings at Kelly Middle School.
Presenter: Ryan Spain, Director of Facilities

X.4. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with OSEA – Reopener of 2018-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Presenter: Christine Nesbit, General Counsel

XI. Items for Information

XI.1. Receive an Update on the Educational Equity Advisory Committee and Senate Bill 732 (20 minutes)
Presenters: Cydney Vandercar, Interim Superintendent; Misael Flores Gutierrez, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Instruction and Larry Williams, Director of Equity, Inclusion and Instruction

XI.2. Receive Update on 4J Plans for Return to School in Fall 2021 (20 minutes) 
Presenter: Cydney Vandercar, Interim Superintendent

XII. Items for Action

XII.1. Initiate Adoption Process for Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies Curriculum (5 minutes)
Presenters: Eric Anderson, Director of Curriculum; Sarah Knudsen, Teacher On Special Assignment; Katie Stiles, Teacher On Special Assignment

XII.2. Initiate Adoption Process for Secondary Language Arts Curriculum (5 minutes)
Presenters: Eric Anderson, Director of Curriculum and Tammy Steeves, Teacher On Special Assignment

XII.3. Approve Revisions to Board Policies: IIBGA Electronic Communications System; INDB Flag Displays and Salutes; JGA Corporal Punishment (5 minutes)
Presenter: Christine Nesbit, General Counsel

XII.4. Consider Approval of Process for Initiating Superintendent Search (10 minutes)
Presenters: Judy Newman, Board Chair and Martina Shabram, Vice Chair

XII.5. Approve Resolution 2021-22-09 Concerning Masking and Other Protective Measures to Ensure Safe Public Meetings (15 minutes)
Presenter: Christine Nesbit, General Counsel

XIII. Items for Action at a Future Meeting

XIII.1. Consider Revisions to Board Policy KGB Public Conduct on District Property (15 minutes)
Presenter: Christine Nesbit, General Counsel

XIV. Suggestions by the Board for Consideration of Items at a Future Meeting

XIV.1. 2021–22 Board Meeting Dates:
JULY: Thursday, July 1, 2021 – Special Board Meeting
AUGUST: Wednesday, August 4 and Wednesday, August 18;
Board Retreat Dates: August 25 and August 28
SEPTEMBER: Wednesday, September 1 and Wednesday, September 22
OCTOBER: Wednesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 20
NOVEMBER: Wednesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 17
DECEMBER: Wednesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 15
JANUARY 2022: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
FEBRUARY: Wednesday, February 2 and Wednesday, February 16
MARCH: Wednesday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 16
APRIL: Wednesday, April 20
MAY: Wednesday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 18
JUNE: Wednesday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 22

XV. Adjourn