REGULAR MEETING
KNOXVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
December 13, 2010
The Board of Education of the Knoxville Community School District met in regular session on Monday, December 13, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at Knoxville High School, 1811 West Madison, Knoxville, Iowa. President Wallace called the meeting to order with Board Members Miller, McDonald, Mahoney, and Vickroy present.
President Wallace asked if there were any additions or corrections to the agenda. One personnel item was added to the agenda. McDonald made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Mahoney seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES – McDonald, Mahoney, Miller, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS –None.
President Wallace asked if there were any citizens present who wished to address the Board. There were none.
Consent Action Items:
The consent action items considered by the Board were as follows:
Mahoney made a motion to approve the consent action items as recommended. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES – Mahoney, Miller, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS - None.
Discussion Action Items
1. Report – Using Technology in High School Classrooms
Mandy Hudson and Sean Gibbons demonstrated how they and their students use technology to enhance learning experiences. Mandy demonstrated how she and her students use “edmodo” to complete journal assignments. Sean described how he uses “schoolfusion” and “aniomoto” in physics.
2. Report – High School Career Day
Carolyn Jones & Cheryl McCaskey shared information from the December 8 “Career Day” at the high school.
3. Report – College Credit Courses
Mr. Crawford reported that 254 college-courses are being taken by Knoxville high school students. Most are being taken through an agreement with Des Moines Area Community College.
4. Approve Construction Grant Application
Miller made a motion to approve the Construction Grant application. Mahoney seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Miller, Mahoney, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
5. Approve Fire Safety Grant Application
Miller made a motion to approve the Fire Safety Grant application. Mahoney seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Miller, Mahoney, McDonald, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
6. Cast Ballot for District #8 Board Member
McDonald made a motion to cast a ballot for Joan Corbin (Pella) to fill a two-year term as the District 8 representative on the IASB Board of Directors. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-McDonald, Miller, Mahoney, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None
7. Report - 21st Century Committee Meeting
Dr. Flack provided a summary of recent meetings of the 21st Century Skills Committee. A summary of the work done by the committee is attached. The next meeting of the committee is
Wednesday, January 5, 6:30, in the high school library.
8. Review Employee Work Rules
The Board discussed “Employee Work Rules” for all employees. School attorneys recommend schools adopt work rules in order to share expectations for employees, in the event an incident ever occurs. Board members also discussed providing all employees copies of what they should expect from the district. This may include a review of insurance benefits, work conditions, etc. Board members stated these items could be shared with all new employees in handbook form. Before adoption, board members will work to develop other materials that would be provided employees.
9. Consider Meeting with Apple Education Representative
Board members agreed to meet with a representative of Apple Education, Tuesday, January 18. Discussion will center on the potential for implementing a 1-to-1 laptop program for teachers and students.
At 6:41 p.m. Miller made a motion to enter Closed Session, pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)[a], of the open meetings law to review records which are authorized to be kept confidential. Vickroy seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES – Miller, Vickroy, McDonald, Mahoney, Wallace. NAYS – None.
At 6:58 p.m., McDonald made a motion to return to open session. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES – McDonald, Miller, Mahoney, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS – None.
10. Consider Recommendation to Reinstate Student
Mahoney made a motion to approve the recommendation to reinstate Student J to the Knoxville Community School District on January 3, 2011, with the stipulation that Student J will not be allowed to ride the school bus to or from school for the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year. McDonald seconded the motion. Roll Call: AYES-Mahoney, McDonald, Miller, Vickroy, Wallace. NAYS-None.
Information Items
None
Miller made a motion to adjourn. Vickroy seconded the motion. The motion carried and the time was 6:59 p.m.