WORK SESSION
HIGH SCHOOL-ROOM 11
6:00 P.M.

Work Session to discuss District finances

1. Vice President Sally Marvin called the Special Meeting to order at 7:03AM.

2. Roll Call – Present- Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Steve Petersen, and Patti Hoffman. Absent- Craig Thines. Also present Supt/Curriculum Director Dianne Anderson and Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to accept with regret the resignation of Tina Bartels, Business Manager. Motion carried 4-0.

4. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to accept the open enrollment in for the immediate school year and also open enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

5. There being no further business to come before the Board, Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to adjourn at 7:11AM. Motion carried 4-0.

2. Roll Call

3. Exempt Session
The Board of Directors of the Preston Community School District will convene in exempt session as provided in the Code of Iowa, Chapter 20.17(3). Bargaining sessions, strategy sessions of boards or employee organizations, mediation and the deliberative process of arbitrators in a collective bargaining process are exempt from the open meetings law.

4.Adjournment Sine Die

5.Reconvene into Open Session

6.Adjournment

1. President Craig Thines called the regular meeting to order at 6:20pm.
2. Roll call – present – Craig Thines, Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Steve Petersen, and Patti Hoffman. Also present were Superintendent Dianne Anderson, Elementary/ High School Principal David Miller, Business Manager Tina Bartels, and Board Secretary Linda Skoff.
3. Reading of the Policy for Public Participation at board meetings was read by Linda Skoff.
4. Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Public Forum- Laura Farrell, Shirley Driscoll, Dawn Olson, Deb Hinerichsen, Dan Henningsen, Ken Lane, Beth McNeil, Lorri Schmidt- guests
6. Dianne Anderson, David Miller, Stacy Bormann, Patty Schmidt, and Denise Larson presented to the school board on Iowa Core Curriculum (ICC). These members of the District Leadership Team (DLT) have learned about the ICC from AEA Education Agency consultants and bring the information back to share with the rest of the teachers in the district. The ICC will create more rigor and relevance in the content taught in the district. Leading up to the implementation of the ICC, our professional development has focused on improving reading comprehension through the use of graphic organizers. Iowa Core Curriculum will model the No Child Left Behind in the area of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

7. Krista Grant, spokesperson for the School Community Committee, gave a fact finding report on the committee’s findings for Preston’s future options to remain a viable district.

Dana Olson and Dan Beck entered the meeting.

8. Supt. Dianne Anderson reported on the following: IASB Convention, Mike Schmoker’s keynote speech for strategies and behaviors to look for in the classroom during walkthroughs. SIAC, School Improvement Advisory Committee, heard about students’ test results from a powerpoint presentation.

1. The regular meeting of the Preston Community School Board met on November 16, 2009 in the High School- Room 11. President Craig Thines called the meeting to order at 6:18pm

2. Roll Call – Present- Craig Thines, Sally Marvin, Steve Petersen, and Patti Hoffman. Absent- Jeff Evans.

3. Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0.

4. Public Forum- No one present

5. Elementary teacher Tricia Legel, High School teacher Carol Clark, and student teacher Josie Reader gave an informative PowerPoint presentation on the Reading Team’s “Train the Trainer”sessions. This training is presented to all high school and elementary teachers at the bi-weekly in-services. This concept is used by all teachers to use the graphic organizers in all levels of classroom instruction to increase the comprehension of students.

6. Superintendent/ Curriculum Director Dianne Anderson also presented a fact finding power point on the APR (Annual Progress Report). These line graphs showed results and trend lines of test scores from the ITBS and ACT tests. Other reports included: the Marketing Plan Committee, Invited all board members to attend the next Supt. Meeting to visit with Iowa legislators on current issues, and to meet with the Northeast and East Central Boards in a joint meeting in January and attending the IASB Convention.
Elementary/High School David Miller reported several “Good News” items from the elementary and high school-per attachment. Principal Miller reported on attendance at the recent Parent –Teacher Conferences.

7. Old Business-
a. Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the second reading of Board Policy 307, Communication Channels with the addition of the explanation of the chain of command. Motion carried 4-0.
b. Patti Hoffman moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the second reading of Board Policy 705.1 and 802.2 with purchase limits of $3,000. Motion carried 4-0.
c. Patti Hoffman moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the Board Policy 711.3 Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities, with the addition of the following: Board approval of trips over 60 miles from Preston or overnight. Also, the superintendent will report annually to the board the status on the number of field trips permitted for the school year and how they are funded. Motion carried 4-0.

8. New Business
a. Patti Hoffman moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve to hire Al Sparks as the high school girls assistant basketball coach. Motion carried 4-0.

b. Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the Lane and Waterman Law Legal Services Agreement – per the corrected copy of the agreement- Motion carried 4-0.

c. Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to appoint Craig Thines as Preston Schools representative to the Jackson County Conference Board, which oversees the budget of the county assessor. Motion carried 4-0.

d. Steve Petersen moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the IDE Agreement between the School and State for the Year One Implementation of the Statewide Voluntary Four Year Old Preschool Grant. Motion carried 4-0.

e. After a discussion, the Board agreed to try going paperless on a trial basis for the month of December.

f. The date of November 30, 2009 at 6:15 a work session is scheduled to discuss and establish short and long term goals.

g. After a discussion, the Board agreed to continue video taping the scheduled meetings.

h. Patti Hoffman moved to approve the first reading of Board Policy #410.1 – Substitute Teachers Pay. Pay schedule is $90 per day on days 1 through 10. Day 11 and beyond $95. Motion dies for lack of a second. After more discussion a new motion was made. Patti Hoffman moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the first reading of Board Policy 410.1- Substitute Teacher Pay. Pay schedule is as follows:
Days 1though 10 – the substitute teacher will be paid $90 per day for a full day
Day 11 and beyond will be paid $100 per day- retro back to first day. The substitute teacher will be paid only in the increments of half day or three fourths day. Example of three fourths day is teacher in service. Motion carried 4-0.

i. Steve Petersen moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the first reading of the Board Policy Code 200.1 through Code 206.2. Motion carried 4-0.

j. Patti Hoffman moved and Sally Marvin seconded to purchase the security cameras for the high school totaling $8439.86 and the district will pay the difference from the PPEL Fund that the GRAA and Community Coalition do not cover. Motion carried 4-0.

k. Discussion was had on the scheduled AEA9 meeting with Glenn Pelecky between Supt. Anderson, Supt. Cox and Supt. House in regards to the reciprocal agreement of two mile limit between districts transporting students in and out over district boundaries.

l. Discussion was had on Andrew CSD whole grade sharing projections with surrounding districts.

Due to the 7-12 Holiday Concert, the next scheduled board meeting is set for December 14, 2009 at 6:15pm.

Information was given to the Board on a future trip to be taken by the Music Department.

9. There being no further business to come before the Board, Patti Hoffman moved and Sally Marvin seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 pm. Motion carried 4-0

1. President Craig Thines called the special meeting to order at 6:15pm.

2. Roll Call – Present- Craig Thines, Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Steve
Petersen, and Patti Hoffman. Also present were Superintendent/Curriculum Director Dianne Anderson, Business Manager Tina Bartels, Board Secretary Linda Skoff, and Doris Roling.

Patti Hoffman moved to table until after November 1, 2009 to respond to the invitation to East Central and Northeast School Districts to meet and talk about future options. Jeff Evans seconded and stated his opinion on the issue and after President asked for any further discussion, Jeff Evans withdrew his second and the motion died.

After further discussion, Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to have Supt. Anderson accept to the invitation from the Northeast and East Central School Districts to discuss future options. Roll Call – Marvin- yes, Petersen-yes, Evans-yes, Hoffman- No, Thines- yes. Motion carried 4-1.

After a lengthy discussion, the Board’s purpose for a marketing plan is to maintain and increase student enrollment and further their education.

Doris Roling departed the meeting.

Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded The Board of Directors of the Preston Community School District will convene in closed session as provided in the Code of Iowa, Chapter 21.5 (l) (i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual(s) whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered, when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Motion carried 5-0.

Jeff Evans moved and Patti Hoffman seconded to come out of closed session. Motion carried 5-0.

The Board reconvened into open session.

1. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Preston Community Schools was called to order by President Craig Thines at 6:25pm. Immediately following a work session with Bob Longmuir on school finance.

2. Roll Call present- Craig Thines, Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Steve Petersen, and Patti Hoffman. Also present were Supt./Curriculum Coordinator Dianne Anderson, Elementary/High School Principal David Miller, Business Manager Tina Bartels, and Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

4. New staff member Tiffany Uitenboek was present and welcomed to the staff by all Board members. . Tiffany discussed the course of study for the students in band, choir, and the upcoming musical-“Footloose”. Tiffany departed the meeting.

5. Public Forum- no one present.

6. Superintendent/Curriculum Director Dianne Anderson reviewed the following reports which were completed and submitted to the State of Iowa for certification- Annual Progress Report, the CSIP- Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and reviewed the Adequate Yearly Progress Charts in Reading and Math. The school newsletter will be published every 2 months Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan /Feb, Mar/Apr, May/June. The newsletter will be sent home with the oldest child in each family and can be picked up at Anderson’s Pharmacy and the Preston Public Library. The use of School Reach and the school’s website will have information that is time sensitive or of urgent importance. Supt. Anderson was notified by the Department of Ed that the Special Education Audit as well as being randomly selected for the special education review of the IEP’s will be this year. The DLT (District Leadership Team) attended the Dr. Tony Wagner presentation and will present highlights from Tony’s presentation to the Board about the Iowa Core Curriculum and what they gleaned most important on how to apply it at Preston Schools. Supt. Anderson reported on the estimated school tax collections for the fiscal year 2009 monthly payments.

Elementary/High School Principal David Miller reported “Good News” items from the High School and Elementary teachers, per attachment.

Board Secretary Linda Skoff read a summary of the work session with Mary Jane Vens, IASB Director of Board Development, complimenting the Board and Administrations for committing a significant amount of time to discuss the importance of communication of central issues which will drive the district forward into the future, a willingness to trust each other’s judgment once specific roles and responsibilities have been established, and a clear plan for communicating a unified vision to the public will be important ingredients for success. The board members will need to be open and responsive to each other’s viewpoints and strive to achieve clarity regarding board member responsibilities. This workshop was an excellent beginning. The board will need to continue to work at keeping channels of communication open.

7. Old Business
a. Jeff Evans moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the second reading of Board policy of Payment for Goods and Services. Motion carried 5-0.

b. Patti Hoffman moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the second reading of the Board Policy on the Sex Offenders Registry Law. Motion carried 5-0.

c. Business Manager, Tina Bartels gave an update on Payschools sales and how it is utilized.

8. New Business
a. Patti Hoffman moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve Lee Allen Ehlers as a volunteer driver for the PPAB.

Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to accept the resignation of Sarah Manning as Jr. High Girls Track coach. Motion carried 5-0.
Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve Jenna Yaddof as a volunteer Assistant Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach. Motion carried 5-0.

b. Patti Hoffman moved and Jeff Evans seconded to table the revision of Board Policy on Communication Channels concerning chain of command due to lack of clarity between students and staff.

c. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the first reading and addition of Board Policies on establishing purchasing limits that set an amount of money a superintendent can spend without the board’s authorization. This amount was set at $3000. Per attachment. Motion carried 5-0.

d. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to table the first reading to establish a set number of miles per event for student transportation. This was tabled due to the need for more information.

e. Steve Petersen moved and Patti Hoffman seconded to approve the early retirement of receiving $20,000 over 3 years for retirees that meet the qualifications stated in the agreement. Motion carried 5-0.

f. Patti Hoffman moved and Jeff Evans seconded to post approve the repairs by Northwest Mechanical on the school boilers in order to have heat in the buildings before the weather changed. Motion carried 5-0.

g. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the SBRC (School Budget Review Committee) application for modified allowable growth from the Special Education Deficit of $20,968. Motion carried 5-0.

h. Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the continued use of the web filter. This is necessary to block inappropriate websites and such on school computers. Motion carried 5-0.

i. Patti Hoffman and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the 2009-2010 School Improvement Advisory Committee. Motion carried 5-0.

Steve Petersen announced that five Iowa Schools were recently identified by the U. S. Department of Education as 2009 No Child Left Behind- Blue Ribbon Schools. Preston’s current Superintendent, Dianne Anderson, was the elementary principal and curriculum coordinator at Central Springs Elementary, North Central CDS during the school years of 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 when the achievement data was collected for this prestigious recognition.

1. Craig Thines called the reorganization meeting to order.

2. Linda Skoff, Board Secretary administered the oath of office to the three newly elected board members, Jeff Evans, Craig Thines, and Patti Hoffman. Each board member will serve 4 years.

3. Steve Petersen nominated Craig Thines for President of the Board for the 2009-2010 school year. Nominations ceased. Craig Thines was voted President by unanimous written ballot.

Jeff Evans nominated Sally Marvin for Vice President. All nominations ceased. Sally Marvin was voted Vice President by unanimous written ballot.

4. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to adoption of the Robert’s Book of Rules and Procedures to be followed at all board meetings. Motion carried 3-0.

5. Jeff Evans moved and Patti Hoffman seconded to set the regular board meeting night to the third Thursday of each month and if it falls on a school break, we would reschedule that meeting. Motion carried 3-0.

6. Public Forum- no one present

7. Superintendent/Curriculum Director Dianne Anderson reported on the following items: The school attorney approved the wording for the Contract Between the Maquoketa Area Endowment Foundation and Preston Schools, Map testing will be held for Grades K through 11 and stated that this will be the first year for science MAP testing. ACT scores improved and the Pac 4 Kids minutes were enclosed in the board packet. Tina Bartels, Business Manager and Supt. Anderson will be attending Larry Siegel’s Financial Update for Schools, and the District Leadership Team and Administration will be attending the Tony Wagner Seminar on Thursday, September 17, 2009. Supt. Anderson stated that the School-Community Committee has met with Del Hoover from the Department of Ed. ICC stakeholders have met for a session to learn about the Iowa Core Curriculum and how it will change the way teachers teach and students learn to increase achievement. Supt. Anderson stated she invited all board members to attend the IASB Convention in November.

K-12 Principal David Miller read several good news items from the High School and Elementary Classrooms and the Volleyball Team is participating in the “Dig Pink” event with Andrew.

8. New Business
a. Patti Hoffman moved and Steve Petersen seconded to accept the resignation of Assistant Volleyball Coach Courtney Dever. Motion carried 3-0.
Patti Hoffman moved and Jeff Evans seconded to hire Sarah manning as Assistant Volleyball Coach. Motion carried 3-0.
Steve Petersen moved and Patti Hoffman seconded to approve Pat Hartung as a Volunteer Assistant Football Coach. Motion carried 3-0.

b. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to accept the Plan of Correction of the Fire Marshal Report. Supt. Anderson thanked custodian Bruce Yaddof for his work and efforts in helping Supt. Anderson in preparing this Plan. Motion carried 3-0.

c. Patti Hoffman moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve board member Jeff Evans as the Preston Community School District’s delegate to the IASB Delegate Assembly. Motion carried 3-0.

d. Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the first reading of the Goods and Services policy. This has been changed to give authority to the board treasurer, board secretary, and superintendent to pay bills when needed before the board approves them. Motion carried 3-0.

e. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the first reading of the Sex Offender Registry Law Policy. Because of the latest change in sex offender registry, this is to confirm a process that the school will follow to determine whether to permit a sex offender on the school property if they are a parent, student, etc. Motion carried 3-0.

f. Steve Petersen moved and Patti Hoffman seconded to approve the appointment of Dan Beck as Level I Investigator and Joel Driscoll as Level II Investigator for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 3-0.

g. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve to be a member of the AEA Legal Coop with Lane and Waterman Firm and also to utilize the services of Gruhn Law Firm, preferably to be used for negotiations, as school attorneys for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 3-0.

h. Steve Petersen moved and Patti Hoffman seconded to approve the preschool contract with Wee Care Center for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 3-0.

i. Patti Hoffman moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve Linda Skoff as Board Secretary for the Preston School District for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 3-0.

j. Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve Tina Bartels as the district Treasurer for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 3-0.

k. Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the Federal Hot Lunch Statement for Free and Reduced Lunches for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 3-0.

l. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the Title I Application for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 3-0.

m. Steve Petersen moved and Patti Hoffman seconded to approve Maquoketa State Bank, Clinton National Bank, and ISJIT ( Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust) as Depository Banks for the 2009-2010 School Year. This is not to exceed the $2 million dollar amount in each Bank. Motion carried 3-0.

Supt. Anderson noted these dates: September 23 @ 5:00pm – a School Board Work session in the high school library with Ed Gronlund from the AEA 9. October 5, 2009 @ 6:00 – a Work Session in the high school library with IASB Mary Jane Vens about Board Roles and Responsibilities and October 15, 2009 @ 6:15pm will be the next regular board meeting.

9. There being no further business to come before the Board, Steve Petersen moved and Patti Hoffman second to adjourn at 7:40pm. Motion carried 3-0.

1. The organizational meeting was called to order by Board Member Craig Thines. President Dan Henningsen and Vice President Sally Marvin were out of town.

2. Roll Call- present were Jeff Evans, Craig Thines, and Steve Petersen. Also present were Supt. Dianne Anderson, K-12 principal David Miller, Business Manager Tina Bartels and Board Secretary Linda Skoff and newly elected incoming board member, Patti Hoffman.

3. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented with open enrollment of Chloe Lee Alde, daughter of Junella Lange. Motion carried 3-0.

4a. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the Board Policy - Conflict of Interest. Motion carried 3-0.

4b. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the Board Policy - Physical Activity. Motion carried 3-0.

4c. Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the Board Policy - Tobacco Free Environment. Motion carried 3-0.

4d. Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve Board Policy Staff Family and Medical Leave Motion carried 3-0.

5. There being no further business to come before the retiring Board, Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0.

1. The regular meeting was called to order by President Dan Henningsen at 6:17pm.

2. Roll call – Present- Dan Henningsen, Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Craig Thines, and Steve Petersen. Also present were Superintendent/Curriculum Director Dianne Anderson, K-12 Principal David Miller, and Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

4. Public Forum- Patti Hoffman and Robert McColley-observers, Angie McColley- presenter for the Maquoketa Area Community Foundation.

5. An informative discussion was presented by Angie McColley on the purpose and fund distribution of the Maquoketa Area Community Foundation. This organization has served Jackson County and the non profit organizations and community projects. This Foundation was established from a common goal to have a charitable vehicle which would benefit the local community.

6. Administration Reports:
Superintendent Dianne Anderson gave her report as Curriculum Director. The AYP (Adequately Yearly Progress) Report has been completed, and the Preston District has met their AYP goals. The DDSDP (District Developed Special Delivery Plan) has been approved by the AEA9 Special Education Director, and be entered in CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) after Board approval. A meeting was held with Amy Wichmann from the AEA in planning a DLT (District Leadership Team) meeting that plans professional development for 2009-2010. The student data will drive the DLT decisions on what our staff and students need most to improve student achievement.
Mrs. Anderson continued with her Superintendent’s Report. Jackson Tuckpointing has started the spot tuck pointing and spraying a 10 year sealant over the north end of the elementary building.
Seven quality candidates were interviewed for the Business Manager’s position. Tina Bartels was hired to fill this position.
Superintendent Anderson has scheduled a School Board Retreat for September 21 at 6:00pm with IASB’s Mary Jane Vens. The topic will be roles and responsibilities of board members and superintendents in our public schools.
Technology Coordinator, John Kvapil, has been working on making our registration on line as much as possible except for forms that the parents will need to sign. We will ask parents to print forms at home, sign and mail back to the school office of the building their student will attend or they can drop the forms off.

1. The regular meeting of the Preston Community School Board was called to order at 6:16 pm by President Dan Henningsen.

2. Roll Call – Present- Dan Henningsen, Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Craig Thines, and Steve Petersen. Also present were Superintendent Dianne Anderson, Jr/Sr High Principal David Miller, Business Manager Vicki Schmidt, Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

4. Public Forum- Guests- Pat Dierks, Diane Marvin, Carol Haferbier, Tricia Legel, Jerome Legel, Tom Sneddon, Laura Farrell, presenter for Associated Insurance Counselors, Norm Nielsen.

5. Superintendent Dianne Anderson reported on the Appreciation Burger Cookout for business, volunteers, and substitutes held in May and her Radio Talk Show presentation. Supt. Anderson stated that she and Abby Tarr, Title One Teacher, attended the annual update meeting for Title One. Stimulus money received will be about $15,000 ( $7500 per year for 2 years).This money will be used to purchase books for Second Chance Reading classes of 7 & 8 graders. These dollars will be monitored under tight guidelines.
Registration for 2009-2010 school year is set for July 27 and 28. This year’s registration is purposely held early to learn the number of students in each class in the elementary, so teachers can be given their exact grade level they will be teaching as soon as possible. If the District chooses to go with PaySchool representative, all registration forms and ability to pay will be set up on the school website. The District is looking further into this new way of paying fees and lunches to the school district.
Mike Kilburg entered the meeting.
Supt. Anderson stated that the District Leadership Team wants to focus on next year’s professional development by discussing the test results from this year’s data, specifically ITBS/ITED and MAP testing. The team recognized that we need to work more with integration of technology in our daily teaching and into the project work we have witnessed in the Iowa Core Curriculum Modules each month. This will be integrated in the District’s number one goal of increasing reading comprehension scores.
Lorri Schmidt entered the meeting.
As Elementary Principal Dianne Anderson stated that the elementary educational field trips were taken and most of them involved the students earning the money to pay for part or all of the cost of their trips. This was a learning experience for the students and teachers, but saw a need for a parent-teacher organization of some kind to assist the students in their fundraising. With this, on June 4, some individuals met to brainstorm what types of activities the organization will do. At their next meeting on Tuesday, June 23, at 7pm, they will develop a mission statement and name the organization.
Summer school for select students will be held July 13 -31. Two teachers and an aide will be hired.
Little Trojan Relays were held and enjoyed by all students. Thank you to Keith Krueger for organizing this event.
Preston Schools has received notification that we are receiving a preschool grant for 2009-2010. A big thank you to Nicole Peterson for writing this grant. The District will contract with Wee Care Preschool to operate the preschool. A coordinator will work with the preschool staff to meet state standards.

6. Jr/ High School Principal’s David Miller stated that 2009 Graduation Day went very well. Baseball Field Project update: more lime was added to the infield and all bases are in place. Pitcher’s mound and baseball batting cage are completed. The dugouts are started and will be completed in the near future. Mr. Miller invites all to come out and see the games.

7. Old Business-
a. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the second reading of Policy 605.7 – Use of Information Resources. Motion carried 5-0.

b. Craig Thines moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the second reading of the Senior Year Plus Policy. Motion carried 5-0.

c. Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines seconded to approve the first reading of library media aide job description. Motion carried 5-0.

d. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the first reading of the Elementary Parent- Student Handbook, Elementary Staff Handbook, 7-12 Parent – Student Handbook, and the 7-12 Staff Handbook- per attachment. Motion carried 5-0.

e. After much consideration and discussion, Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the reduction of personnel up to $247,260.94. Motion carried 5-0.

8. New Business
a. Norm Nielsen presented to the Board the district’s building and liability insurance coverage for 2009-2010. After a discussion, Craig Thines moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the 2009-2010 district building and liability insurance with Associated Insurance Counselors as presented per attachment.. Motion carried 5-0.

b. Personnel- Employment- Resignations

i. Steve Petersen moved and Craig Thines seconded to approve the agreement between the Preston School District and the Preston Education Association – per attachment. Motion carried 5-0.

Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines seconded to approve the certified contracts per attachment for the 2009-2010 school year with a 3.33% increase. Motion carried 5-0.

Jeff Evans moved and Sally Marvin seconded to hire Tricia Legel for the 5th grade teaching position for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to hire Abby Smith for the 6th grade teaching for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines to hire Jamie Ploog for the teaching position as the 3rd and /or 4th grades for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

Steve Petersen moved and Craig Thines seconded to approve the non- certified contracts per attachment for the 2009-2010 school year with a 3.33% increase. Motion carried 5-0.

Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines to approve the administrative and salaried contracts for the 2009-2010 school year. Dianne Anderson will be the Superintendent/Curriculum Coordinator. David Miller will be the K-12 Principal. Each administrator will receive a pay increase of 3.33%. Motion carried 5-0.

Craig Thines moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the Grades 1-4 Summer School for selected students for July 13-31. Motion carried 5-0.

Craig Thines moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the hiring of Carol Haferbier as a summer school teacher for July 13-31. Motion carried 5-0.

Craig Thines moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the hiring of Abby Smith as a summer school teacher for July 13-31. Motion carried 5-0.

Craig Thines moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the hiring of Kelly Henningsen as summer school aide for July 13-31. Motion carried 5-0.

Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines seconded to terminate the teaching contract of teacher, Patty Schmidt, for the reasons stated in the Superintendent Notice and Recommendation to Terminate. Roll Call Vote- Evans-yes, Thines-yes, Marvin-yes, Petersen-yes, Henningsen- yes. Motion carried 5-0.

Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines seconded that we recall teacher, Patty Schmidt, for the 2009-2010 school year to a 2/3 time contract to teach Ag. Roll Call Vote- Marvin-yes, Thines-yes, Evans-yes, Petersen-yes, Henningsen- yes. Motion carried 5-0.

c. Jeff Evans moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the purchase of the Technology Equipment in the amount of $48,768, per attachment, for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

d. Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines seconded to accept the high school instructional programs participation agreement with Northeast Community School. Motion carried 5-0.

e. Craig Thines moved and Steve Petersen seconded to accept the high school instructional programs participation agreement to East Central Community School for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

f. Supt. Anderson passed out materials and asked the Board to choose individual priorities from the Call for Proposed 2010 Legislative Action Priorities and Resolution. This will be on the July Agenda.

g. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the membership in the Iowa Association of School Boards for 2009-2010. Motion carried 5-0.

h. Craig Thines moved and Sally Marvin seconded to accept the first reading of Code No. 502.11, Use of Motor Vehicles and Student Driving Permits. Motion carried 5-0.

i. Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines seconded to increase the cost of the Family Athletic Pass from $120 to $135. This pass is for home events only. Senior Citizens – anyone 60 years of age or older- can pick up a one time free pass to allow the individual access to all home regular season games at no charge. The rule is that you must pick this pass up from the high school office during regular school hours. Motion carried 5-0.

Note: the July School Board Meeting will be held on July 7, 2009 @6:15pm.

1. President Dan Henningsen called the regular meeting to order at 6:00pm.

2. Roll call- present- Dan Henningsen, Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Steve Petersen. Absent – Craig Thines. Also present were Supt. / Elementary Principal Dianne Anderson, Curriculum Director/Assistant Elementary Principal Nicole Peterson, Business Manager Vicki Schmidt, Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0.

4. Public Forum- Carol Haferbier-Second Chance Reading report- Tricia Legel- PCEA Representative, Patti Hoffman, Laura Farrell- Observing.

5. Superintendent/Elementary Principal Dianne Anderson reported on the “Good News” from the Elementary. A the rough draft of the Preston Pandemic Influenza Response Plan is being developed by School Nurse Kelly Humpfrey,RN,BSN. Supt. Anderson explained the DDSDP, District Developed Special Delivery Plan, is the special education plan mandated by the state for every school district to write in their Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) by September 15. The Board met and approved the DDSDP 12 member committee at the May 5, 2009 Special Meeting. Staff Handbooks and Parent-Student Handbooks are being reviewed by staff and administrators for updates and will be on the June Agenda.

Lorri Schmidt entered the meeting.

Gravel has been delivered for the north parking lot at the elementary. Superintendent Anderson presented the Preston Library Media Program Report for the School Board from Sue Ferrell, School Librarian and discussed the stimulus monies for the Preston Schools. Summer School is planned for Title I students and students with individual education plans. This session will be held July 13 through July 31 for half days every day. Supt. Anderson concluded her presentation by passing out to each board member a certificate of participation as a member of the Iowa School Boards

6. Jr /High School Principal Dave Miller’s report was tabled due to Coach Miller coaching at a golf meet scheduled for same day.

Abby Tarr entered the meeting.
7. Curriculum Director/Assistant Elementary Principal Nicole Peterson reported on the Assessment Data from 2008-2009.

Carol Haferbier and Abby Tarr reported on the success of the Second Chance Reading Program started in the Fall of 2008. The Board definitely wants to see this Program incorporated in the scheduling of the Middle School level as well as the High School for students in need of this extra help.

8. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to accept the second reading on amending the head custodial job description, per attachment. Motion carried 4-0.

Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to accept the second reading on amending the custodial job description, per attachment. Motion carried 4-0.

9. New Business-

a. Personnel-Employments/ Resignations
• Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to accept the resignation of Sue Ferrell, K-12 librarian, at the end of 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

• Steve Petersen moved and Sally Marvin seconded to accept the resignation of Tim Zeimet as Head Coach for Girls Softball. The Board thanked Tim for the great season last year. Motion carried 4-0.

• Jeff Evans moved and Sally Marvin seconded to accept the resignation of Sarah Manning as Assistant Softball Coach. Motion carried 4-0.

• Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to employ Sarah Manning as Head Softball Coach. Motion carried 4-0.

• Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to employ Kayla Mangler as Assistant Softball Coach. Motion carried 4-0.

• Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to hire Jody Tebbe for summer lawn and ball diamond maintenance. This service will be paid at minimum wage. Motion carried 4-0.

• Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to extend Beth McNeil’s teaching contract for 7-12 Math to full-time teaching position for 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

• Due to budget constraints, Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to terminate Stacy Bormann from her part time 6th grade teaching position at the end of 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

• Steve Petersen moved and Sally Marvin seconded to hire Stacy Bormann for the full time special education teaching position for 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

David Miller entered the meeting.

• Due to budget constraints, Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to terminate Jamie Ploog from her teaching position in 3rd and 4th grade at the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

• Due to budget constraints, Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to terminate Abby Smith from her teaching position in the first grade at the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

• Due to budget constraints, Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded to terminate Tricia Legel from her teaching position in fifth grade at the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

These three terminations are a legality to terminate them by May 15. Any or all of them have a possibility to be given a contract this summer after the teachers and district settle.

• Due to budget constraints, Steve Petersen moved and Sally Marvin seconded to terminate Nicole Peterson from her administrative position of curriculum director and assistant elementary principal at the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

Jr /High School Principal – David Miller reported Good News from the HS, and stated that the 8th Grade trip to Chicago was an educational trip the students will remember for a long time. Mr. Miller noted that the fundraising for the 8th Grade Chicago Trip was such a success that the $500 the Board donated for transportation was given back to the general fund because of the great support from all who purchased items from the fundraiser. 2009 High School Graduation is scheduled for 3:00. The update for the Baseball Field Project was bases are in place, more lime was added to infield, but pitcher’s mound, battling cage, and dugouts still need work.

Carol Haferbier and Abby Tarr reported on the success of the Second Chance Reading Program started in the Fall of 2008. The Board definitely wants to see this Program incorporated in the scheduling of the Middle School level as well as the High School for students in need of this extra help.

b. Supt. Anderson discussed the K-12 Library Media Program Report to the Board. The Board thanked Sue Ferrell for her year of service to the Preston Schools.

c.Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to approve the first reading of Policy 605.7 –Use of Information Resources. Motion carried 4-0.

d. Nicole Petersen and Dave Miller discussed the Senior Year Plus Policy. After a short discussion, Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to accept the first reading of the Senior Year Plus Policy, per attachment. Motion carried 4-0.

e. Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to contract Banolan Enterprises to replace the roof on the crow’s nest in the amount of $1040.62. This will be taken from the 1% sales tax fund. Motion carried 4-0.

f. Jeff Evans moved and Sally Marvin seconded to approve the 2009 Graduating Class from Preston High School as listed, per attachment. Motion carried 4-0.

g. Jeff Evans moved and Steve Petersen seconded not to extend the Preston Senior Calendar by four extra days because of the inclement weather experienced this school year. Motion carried 4-0.

h. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to purchase a new copier for elementary teacher’s use. This will be purchased after July 1, 2009 in the amount of $9178. The payment will be taken from PPEL. Motion carried 4-0.

i. Steve Petersen moved and Jeff Evans seconded to allow the summer sports camps, listed on the attachment- (see the school internet website for dates and forms) to be held at the school. Motion carried 4-0.

j. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to move the June 8, 2009 Regular Board Meeting to June 15, 2009 at 6:15pm in Room 11. Motion carried 4-0.

10. There being no further business to come before the Board of Directors, Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to adjourn at 8;05PM.

1. President Dan Henningsen called the regular meeting to order at 6:31pm.

2. Roll Call – Present- Dan Henningsen, Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Craig Thines, Steve Petersen. Also present were Supt. / Elementary Principal Dianne Anderson, Jr/Sr High School Principal David Miller, Curriculum Director/ Assistant Elementary Principal Nicole Peterson, Business Manager Vicki Schmidt, and Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

4. Public Forum- due to the large number of visitors – Agenda item F under New Business, discussion and action on reductions in the 2009-2010 budget, was moved to the next item of business.

After a lengthy question and answer session on the spreadsheet with different tiers for cuts for FY 2010, FY 2011, and FY 2012 between the visitors and administrators along with the Board of Directors, Craig Thines moved and Jeff Evans seconded to accept Tier 5 reductions up to $378,275 for the 2009-2010 school budget-per attachment-. The board’s degree of reductions will depend on teacher negotiations and the stimulus package. Motion carried 5-0.

5. Supt. Anderson read highlights from all Elementary classrooms, Hoops for Heart, Reading Week events, and announced that CareyAnne Wood, Preston Schools Guidance Counselor will serve on the Iowa School Counselor’s task force representing the K-12 counselors in Iowa.

6. Jr/Sr High School Principal David Miller reported highlights from the High School on the Spring play, Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair participation, FFA banquet, Envirothon Teams, Prom, and University of Wisconsin in Platteville results of the car, bridge competition.

7. Curriculum Director Nicole Peterson gave an update on her responsibilities at Preston.

8. a. Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines seconded to adopt the second reading of job description of teacher aide and special education teacher aide per attachment- plus addition -9 month assignment or less( In case a student should move during the year, an aide would no longer be needed for the rest of the year). Motion carried 5-0.

b. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to amend the board policies of Special Education -per attachment. Motion carried 5-0.

bb. Craig Thines moved and Sally Marvin seconded to adopt the board policy on the Tax Shelter Annuities, per attachment. Motion carried 5-0.

9. New Business-
a. Craig Thines moved and Steve Petersen seconded to accept the resignation of Kevin Behr as Jr. High Track Coach. Motion carried 5-0.
Craig Thines moved and Jeff Evans seconded to employ Keith Krueger as Jr. High Boys Track Coach. Motion carried 5-0.
Steve Petersen moved and Craig Thines seconded to employ Sarah Manning as Assistant Varsity Softball Coach. Motion carried 5-0.

b. Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen seconded to hire Northwest Mechanical to replace the pipes on both boilers instead of consistently chasing the leaks and accumulating costs over time. The amount is $4,777. Motion carried 5-0.

c. Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the contract agreement with University of Northern Iowa for student teachers. The student teacher will be placed in the 7-12 English departments. Motion carried 5-0.

d. Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines seconded to purchase and install new windows in the Jr/Sr High School building for Phase 2 and Phase 3 with Zephyr Aluminum Products Incorporated. This project will take place after July 1, 2009. The cost is $45,759 and will be taken from the 2009-2010 1% Sales Tax Fund. This is to save on utilities and increase the authorized unspent balance. Motion carried 5-0.

e. Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines seconded to amend the language of head custodial job descriptions to eliminate the 40 hour week and the 12 month contract-per attachment. Motion carried 5-0.

Jeff Evans moved and Sally Marvin seconded to amend the language of the custodial job description-per attachment. Motion carried 5-0.

f. See #4 – Public Forum.

1. The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:15 PM by Preston School Board President Dan Henningsen.

2. Roll Call – Present – Dan Henningsen, Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Craig Thines, Steve Petersen. Also present were Supt. /Elementary Principal Dianne Anderson, Jr. /Sr. High School Principal David Miller, Curriculum Director/ Assistant Elementary Principal Nicole Peterson, Business Manager Vicki Schmidt, Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines seconded to open the floor to receive any comments from the public concerning the certified budget for the 2009-2010 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

4. After hearing comments for or against the budget presentation, Sally Marvin moved and Jeff Evans seconded to adopt the Certified Budget for the 2009-2010 school year. The proposed tax rate (per $1.000 taxable valuation) is set at $16.75472. (20 cent increase from last year). Motion carried 5-0.

President Dan Henningsen called the meeting to order at 5:50 pm.

Roll Call: Present: Dan Henningsen, Jeff Evans and Craig Thines. Absent: Sally Marvin and Steve Peterson. Also present were Superintendent, Dianne Anderson; High School Principal, David Miller; Curriculum Director, Nicole Peterson; Business Manager, Vicki Schmidt.

Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines seconded to open the floor for discussion on the waiver for the early start date.

Superintendent, Dianne Anderson, stated that classes would start Aug 17, 2009 and conclude May 20, 2010. A parent asked how the early start date would be impacted by the State Fair. Board member, Craig Thines, stated the State Fair would be still be in session during the first day of school, as it will be with all districts starting early.

Sally Marvin entered the meeting at 5:54 pm

Jeff Evans motioned and Craig Thines seconded to approve the waiver for the early start date. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion was held on the proposed school calendar for FY 2010. Dave Miller explained that our calendar is the same as East Central and Northeast’s due to sharing of classes. Craig Thines moved and Jeff Evans seconded to approve the FY 2010 calendar. Motion carried 4-0

Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines seconded to close the public meeting. Motion carried 4-0.

Public meeting closed at 5:56pm

Dan Henningsen, President
Vicki Schmidt, Business Mgr.

FEBRUARY 9, 2009
6:00PM

1. President Dan Henningsen called the meeting to order at 6:10pm.

2. Roll Call – Present- Dan Henningsen, Sally Marvin, Jeff Evans, Craig Thines, and Steve Petersen. Also present were Supt./ Elementary Principal Dianne Anderson, Jr/Sr High School Principal David Miller, Curriculum Director/Assistant Elementary Principal Nicole Peterson, Business Manager Vicki Schmidt, Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented, with one open enrollment in. The Board asked to pay for the Northwest Mechanical maintenance agreement, but wanted specific details as to what it covers on all heating equipment and boilers. Motion carried 5-0.

4. Public Forum- No one present

5. Supt./Elementary Principal Report- Supt. Anderson discussed the following: the new dismissal plan, Invent Iowa presentations, 1st semester highlights from the elementary, Mrs. Lippens is writing the Big Yellow School Bus Grant. Attorney Brian Gruhn has been hired to conduct the negotiations for the district. Parent Teacher Conferences, and explained the RIT score on MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Tests. Supt. Anderson will attend training sessions on evaluating administrators and continue teacher evaluations. Sue Ferrell , our school librarian is writing the Dubuque Racing Association Grant for library books for the high school and elementary. Supt. Anderson and Business Manager Vicki Schmidt will attend the ISFLC Conference to develop the 2009-2010 Preston School District Budget and the mentoring meeting.

6. Jr/Sr High School Principal Report- David Miller thanked Preston Business owners, Olson’s Mainstreet Service and D&B Foods, for allowing our students to do their work experience at their place of business. Rehearsals have begun for the play “Daddy’s Girl”. Mr. Miller gave an update on the Baseball Field Project. Students have completed the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing, NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress ) Tests, and ITBS/ITED (Iowa Test of Basic Skills/Iowa Test of Educational Development) testing.

7. Curriculum Director /Assistant Elementary Principal Nicole Peterson gave a video clip presentation of the Iowa Core Curriculum, discussed MAPS and ITBS/ITED testing procedures and incentives, and the requirements for the State Wide Preschool Grant.

REGULAR MEETING
HIGH SCHOOL-ROOM 11
6:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Consent Agenda
a. Read and Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)
b. Financial Reports
c. Approve Bills
d. Approve Agenda
e. Open Enrollment(s)

4. Public Forum

5. Superintendent/Elementary Principal’s Report- Dianne Anderson

6. Jr./High School Principal’s Report-David Miller

7. Curriculum Director’s Report- Nicole Peterson will give special presentation

8. Old Business
a. Second reading of job description of Head Custodian
b. Second reading of the 100 Series of Board Policy
c. Update on repair of the Elementary building’s heating system

9. New Business-
a. Personnel- Employment (s)/Resignation(s)
b. First reading of job description of Custodian
c. Discussion of the Proposed 2009-2010 Preston School Calendar
d. Discussion and possible action on the repair of the west staircase’ platform of the Elementary building.
e. Action on Board’s contribution of $500 toward 8th grade trip to Chicago
f. Discuss results of Annual Auditor’s Report

10. Adjournment

1. President Dan Henningsen called the Special Meting to Order at 6:30am.

2. Roll Call- Present-Dan Henningsen, Sally Marvin, Craig Thines, Steve Petersen. Jeff Evans-Absent. Also present were Supt/Elementary Principal Dianne Anderson, Business Manager Vicki Schmidt, and Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Discussion was had on the 2008 Early Retirement Package. Jeff Evans entered the meeting. All input will be submitted to School Attorney Brett Nitzschke to draw up the 2008 Preston Community School District Early Retirement Package. Brett will have the 2008 proposal ready by Tuesday. A special board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 5:00pm in the administration office to accept the 2008 package to be presented to teachers on Monday, October 27, 2008.

4. The coal bunker was tabled due to the fact new information was received from the architect about the outside connection of power from the electrical box to a city transformer. All agreed to wait for the work details and the cost of this part of the project.

5. After a discussion on the sale of school bus #7- Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen second to sell the 2000 school bus #7, purchased in 2005, for an asking price of $27,800 to be advertised to other Iowa schools through the Iowa Department of Education’s transportation division and if we are not satisfied we will accept Midwest Transit of Kankekee’s offer, ($10,000) who sold the bus to us originally. Motion carried 5-0.

6. Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines second to approve to transport students and equipment during the football playoff games by a charter bus, per the Administration’s discretion. (This will be the Superintendent and High School Principal). Motion carried 5-0.

7. There being no further business to come before the Board, Jeff Evans moved and Sally Marvin second to adjourn at 7:10am. Motion carried 5-0.

1. The regular meeting was called to order by President Dan Henningsen.

2. Roll Call-present- Dan Henningsen, Jeff Evans, Craig Thines, and Steve Petersen, Sally Marvin- absent. Also present were Supt/Elementary Principal Dianne Anderson, Jr/Sr Principal David Miller, Curriculum Director/ Assistant Elementary Principal Nicole Peterson, Business Manager Vicki Schmidt, Board Secretary Linda Skoff.

3. Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines second to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0.

4. Public Forum- Carol Haferbier representing the PCEA and Terry Mertens reporting for the Preston Times Newspaper.

5. Superintendent/ Elementary Principal Dianne Anderson reported on the following: Whitey Miller’s Concrete working on the repairs to the high school parking lot, coal bunker repairs, Board workshop at the ICN in Bellevue Schools, orientation of new school board members, Parent-Teacher Conferences, mailing of the newsletter to all residents, SAI mentor program, and the new boiler burners for the elementary.

6. Jr/Sr High School Principal Dave Miller congratulated the Preston-East Central Soils Team for their good show at the State level, which in turn gives the team a chance to qualify for the National competition. Mrs. Schoon and Mrs. Clark are incorporating the TND (Towards No Drug Abuse) grant program to the ninth grade. The district has purchased the John Baylor ACT Test Prep – we have 24 seniors and juniors attending the early morning classes. Homecoming week was huge success. Mr. Miller gave an update on the Baseball Field Project. Art students are doing Memory Portraits and the Volleyball Team are conference co-champs.

7. Curriculum Director- Assistant Elementary Principal Nicole Peterson reported on Iowa Core Curriculum’s Leadership Development Series, Professional Development schedule based upon the needs of the teachers, and preparing student data for the Building Leadership Teams, and have met with the SIAC( School Improvement Advisory Committee).

Sally Marvin entered the meeting.

8. a. Jeff Evans moved and Sally Marvin second to table the installation of heat controls and other expenses related to controlling the heat in the elementary classrooms due to lack of enough information on the aqua stats and steam traps. Motion carried 5-0.

8. b. Craig Thines moved and Jeff Evans second to table the coal bunker options due to the estimates from the architect not arriving by meeting time. Motion carried 5-0.

9. New Business-
a. Craig Thines moved and Steve Petersen second to accept Jesse Budde as a volunteer suburban driver. Motion carried 5-0.

b. Trisha Atkinson, Kelly Jacobsen, and Ashley Fett presented the Jackson County Grant to Reduce Alcohol Abuse to the School Board.

c. After a lengthy discussion and review by Business Manager Vicki Schmidt of the Certified Enrollment of the Preston Community School District, Jeff Evans moved and Craig Thines second to approve the 2008 Certified Enrollment as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

d. Craig Thines moved and Jeff Evans second to approve Preston’s CSIP
( Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) for the 2008-2009 School Year. Motion carried 5-0.

e. Nicole Peterson gave an overview of the APR- Annual Progress Report.

f. Sally Marvin moved and Steve Petersen second to appoint Jeff Evans as the 2008 delegate to serve at the Annual School Board Delegate Assembly on November 19, 2008. Motion carried 5-0.

g. Jeff Evans moved and Sally Marvin second to appoint Craig Thines to serve as the Preston School Board Representative to the Jackson County Conference Board for 2009. Motion carried 5-0.

h. Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines second to table the sale of Bus #7 due to the lack of information from Midwest Transit. Motion carried 5-0.

i. Sally Marvin moved and Craig Thines second to approve the School Improvement Advisory Committee members with the addition of Nicole Peterson. Motion carried 5-0.

10. There being no further business to come before the Board, Craig Thines moved and Jeff Evans second to adjourn at 7:43 pm. Motion carried 5-0.