BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Regular

BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Elementary Media Center -Ida Grove
Monday, October 20th, 2014
6:30 p.m.
BCIG Mission: The Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District believes that “we will do everything
possible to ensure that everyone in the BCIG Community becomes the best that he/she can be.”
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Welcome Visitors
4. Public Comments to the Board
During this time the board may receive comments from the public on items that are not on the agenda.
If a member of the public wishes to speak on an agenda item, the Board will hear their comments when
that item is addressed. Twenty minutes are allotted for public comments either now or further in the
meeting with a 5-minute time limit per person, if needed. The board may choose to extend this time if
they wish, but that is a board decision. The board does not need to respond to any comments made.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Minutes
5.2 Bills – Attached
5.3 Contract Approvals
5.4 Out of State/Overnight Trips
6. Dialogue/Action Items
6.1 Approval of Purchase of New Bus from Hogland Bus Company
6.2 Continued Discussion of WGS Agreement and Options for the BCIG
Board
6.3 Approval of Early Graduation Request (BCIG)
7.
Discussion/Correspondence Items
7.1
Correspondence Items
7.2
Other Items
8.
Confirm Dates and Times of Next Meetings
Next regular Board meeting Monday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. in Ida Grove.
9.
Adjourn
It is the policy of the Odebolt-Arthur and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School Districts not to
illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for
employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status
(for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for
processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please
contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Alan Henderson, BCIG Elementary Principal, 403 Barnes Street, Ida
Grove, Iowa 51445, phone number: 712-364-2360 and email address: [email protected].
SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
OF THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District Board met in special session September 29,
2014 at 8:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office at OA/BCIG High School in Ida Grove, Iowa. The purpose of
the special meeting was to approve bills, early graduation request, policies, TAP agreement, and engineering
agreement, and discuss the Whole Grade Sharing Agreement.
Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board President, Brian Riessen called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with a
roll call as follows: Jill Godbersen, present; Stephanie Konradi, present; Jeff Rasmussen, present; Brian
Riessen, present, Crystal Endrulat, present, Kim Claussen, present and Tony Bennett, present. Also in
attendance were Dr. Nick Ouellette, superintendent, Kathy Leonard, Business Manager/Board Secretary, Dee
Boger and Susie Maass.
It was moved by Godbersen and seconded by Konradi to approve the agenda as published and the
motion carried 7-0.
Riessen welcomed visitors. No one spoke during the public comments portion of the meeting.
It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Endrulat to approve the consent agenda consisting of
minutes, contract approvals for Kari Ann Jurgensen, .5 Asst. Director Musical; approval of overnight trip for
two students and dance coach in Des Moines March 5-7 and claims totaling $48,771.45. The motion carried 70.
It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Claussen to approve the early graduation request from
Emma Mullins for 2014-2015 pending satisfactory completion of graduation requirements. The motion carried
7-0.
It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Rasmussen to waive the first reading and approve on second,
Board policy 705.3 Payment for Goods and Services for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District. The motion
carried 7-0. This allows the business office to process payment of bills the second Monday of the month with
board approval to follow the third Monday of the month on the months the board isn’t meeting jointly with
Odebolt-Arthur.
It was moved by Claussen and seconded by Endrulat to waive the first reading and approve on second
reading Board Policy #210.2 Regular Board Meetings for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District. The
motion carried 7-0. This policy reflects the change in regular meeting days to the third Monday of the month for
Battle Creek-Ida Grove.
It was moved by Godbersen and seconded by Rasmussen to approve the Sharing of Services Agreement
with Galva Holstein School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove School District for the TAP Program for
2014-2015. The motion carried 7-0.
Ouellette reviewed the engineering proposals received for the light replacement at the football and
baseball facilities, the geo thermal project at the elementary and the HVAC project for the high school gym.
After discussion it was moved by Claussen and seconded by Bennett to approve the administration’s
recommendation to hire KCL Engineering for the lighting project at the ball fields and the geothermal project at
the elementary for estimated costs of $20,500 and $20,000 respectively. The motion carried 7-0. The HVAC for
the high school gym hadn’t been included on the future projects list, so by consensus the board decided not to
seek an engineer until it was time to complete the project.
At 8:25 p.m. discussion began on the Whole Grade Sharing Agreement. Ouellette reviewed the 26
sections of the agreement. The purpose of the discussion was to get guidance from board members on any
changes they would like made to the agreement. The next step is for the BCIG and OA board presidents and
vice presidents to meet to finalize the agreement and present to the full boards for approval prior to the Feb. 1st
deadline to file with the state. The process also includes public hearings prior to final approval.
It was the general consensus of the board to rewrite the agreement with the following changes for each
paragraph: 1. Duration - two years with automatic annual renewal and 18 month notice by either board to
terminate 2. Review of Terms - annual 3. Grades involved; change to 7-12 grades allowing BCIG to move 6th
grade back as early as FY 15-16; 4. Decision Making-no change. 5. Graduates: reword to follow state
guidelines. 6. Buildings and non-instructional Items: no change. 7. Transportation Funding: change wording to
indicate each district is responsible for the costs associated with transportation at the grade levels being
educated. 8. Previously Owned Instructional Equipment- no change. 9. Instructional Equipment-no change; 10.
Proration Formula – no change but follow state guidelines to figure twice a year, not just in October. 11.
Cooperation – no change. 12. Conflict Resolution Committee – reword to include appointing two board
members and either superintendent from both districts or the shared superintendent. 13. Student Account
Balances – no change 14. Fees & Charges – no change; 15. Tuition – no Change 16. Employee Contracts –
change wording to reflect a shared superintendent. 17. Extra curricular Activities – reword last sentence to
indicate an exception in the case of scheduling conflict only. 18. Joint Meetings – no change. Paragraphs 19, 20
and 21 are legal wording recommended by school attorneys – no change. 22. Communication with Neighboring
Districts-delete or reword to indicate sharing possibilities for academics 23. Employee Ticket Taking – delete.
24. Student Injury – no change upon recommendation of school attorney. 25. Name, Mascot and Colors – after
much discussion it was the consensus of the board that if this is an issue between the two districts, a process to
look into new colors, mascot and name should be explored. 26. Input – no change.
It was moved by Godbersen and seconded by Endrulat to adjourn and the motion carried 7-0. The
meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
____________________________________
Kathy A. Leonard, Board Secretary
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
September 2014
GENERAL FUND #10
Bank Accounts
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
1,750,514.49
663,450.39
595,721.35
1,818,243.53
DONATIONS FUND #12
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
6,836.11
0.00
761.39
6,074.72
MANAGEMENT
FUND #22
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
319,186.95
60,327.41
155,280.50
224,233.86
LOSS FUND #33
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
5,898.04
655.91
2,000.00
4,553.95
SAVE FUND #34
Prev. Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
100,858.38
45,086.26
52,268.14
93,676.50
PPEL FUND #36
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
98,665.59
22,505.04
32,306.62
88,864.01
DEBT SERVICE #40
Prev. Balance
Rev/Trans In
Expenditures
Current Bal.
23,271.48
11,635.67
0.00
34,907.15
PRESCHOOL
FUND #63
(3 yr. old PS)
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
18,189.24
0.00
0.00
18,189.24
*ACTIVITY FUND #21
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
135,772.33
34,481.72
27,215.38
143,038.67
NUTRITION FUND #61
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
58,075.42
27,501.89
18,305.49
67,271.82
FSB-Checking
ISJIT
Balance
*PRIVATE TRUST
FUND #81
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
-1,600.00
3,750.00
700.00
1,450.00
*AGENCY FUND #91
(due to other funds
from registration)
Grand Total of Accounts
2,499,053.45
UBI-Checking
Balance
2,288,742.96
$2,288,742.96
FSB-Checking
8,812.03
ISJIT
134,226.64
Balance
143,038.67
(*Funds 21,81,91 share checking account)
4,046.04
63,225.78
67,271.82
Prev.Balance
Revenue
Expenditures
Current Bal.
2,499,053.45
72,896.62
0.00
71,741.62
1,155.00
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/17/2014 9:02 AM
Activity Fund Balance Report - Summary - Exclude Encumbrances
09/2014 - 09/2014
Page: 1
User ID: WRS
OABCIG HS ACTIVITY FUND SUMMARY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 20, 2014
Fund:
21
ACTIVITY
Chart of Account Number
Chart of Account Description
Beginning Balance
Expenses
Revenues
Balance Change
Balance
21 729 000 6645 920
CROSS COUNTRY
2,293.96
200.00
28.50
0.00
2,122.46
21 729 000 6710 920
FALCON BOY'S BASKETBALL
1,692.80
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,692.80
21 729 000 6720 920
FALCON FOOTBALL
5,485.11
1,637.64
0.00
0.00
3,847.47
21 729 000 6730 920
HS FALCON BASEBALL
4,824.69
0.00
0.00
0.00
4,824.69
21 729 000 6750 920
FALCON HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING
2,876.65
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,876.65
21 729 000 6760 920
FALCON BOYS GOLF
688.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
688.02
21 729 000 6790 920
FALCON WRESTLING
1,433.77
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,433.77
21 729 000 6810 920
FALCON GIRLS BASKETBALL
6,358.38
0.00
0.00
0.00
6,358.38
21 729 000 6815 920
FALCON VOLLEYBALL
4,747.79
70.30
200.00
0.00
4,877.49
21 729 000 6835 920
FALCON GIRLS SOFTBALL
4,171.97
0.00
375.00
0.00
4,546.97
21 729 000 6860 920
FALCON GIRLS GOLF
500.67
0.00
0.00
0.00
500.67
21 729 000 7100 950
CONCESSIONS
5,453.74
4,644.10
9,938.01
0.00
10,747.65
21 729 000 7130 950
INTEREST
8.19
0.00
1.82
0.00
10.01
21 729 000 7220 950
CLASS OF 2017
66.94
0.00
0.00
0.00
66.94
21 729 000 7250 950
CLASS OF 2015
3,113.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
3,113.50
21 729 000 7260 950
CLASS OF 2016
21 729 000 8005 000
OA/BCIG COED ATHLETICS
21 729 320 6210 910
261.64
0.00
3,527.00
0.00
3,788.64
25,489.24
11,264.24
17,990.89
0.00
32,215.89
HS VOCAL
1,255.14
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,255.14
21 729 320 6220 910
HS BAND
6,476.44
1,367.76
102.00
0.00
5,210.68
21 729 320 7010 950
SENIOR MEMORIES
1,327.57
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,327.57
21 729 320 7030 950
QUIZ BOWL
402.82
35.00
25.00
0.00
392.82
21 729 320 7060 950
S T E P PROGRAM
266.99
0.00
0.00
0.00
266.99
21 729 320 7070 950
HS ART CLUB
1,912.43
32.04
1,067.50
0.00
2,947.89
21 729 320 7090 950
FCCLA
944.88
0.00
0.00
0.00
944.88
21 729 320 7120 950
SPANISH CLUB
37.38
0.00
0.00
0.00
37.38
21 729 320 7150 950
HS STUDENT COUNCIL
6,816.76
438.85
70.00
0.00
6,447.91
21 729 320 7350 950
FFA
25,567.62
4,068.20
656.00
0.00
22,155.42
21 729 320 8006 000
OA/BCIG CHEERLEADERS
3,894.30
1,987.35
0.00
0.00
1,906.95
21 729 320 8007 000
OA/BCIG DRAMA
5,824.34
777.90
0.00
0.00
5,046.44
21 729 320 8008 000
OA/BCIG DANCE TEAM
8,054.48
692.00
500.00
0.00
7,862.48
21 729 320 8009 000
OA/BCIG NHS
3,524.12
0.00
0.00
0.00
3,524.12
135,772.33
27,215.38
34,481.72
0.00
143,038.67
Fund Total:
21
BATTLE CREEK IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NUTRITION FUND REVENUE/EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
9/30/2014
Fund Name
BEGINNING BALANCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
Revenue
INTEREST
STUDENT LUNCHES/EXTRAS
STUDENT BREAKFASTS
STUDENT MILK/RECESS/EXTRA
ALA CARTE SALES
ADULT LUNCHES
ADULT BREAKFASTS
LOST ACCU-SCAN CARDS
FOOD REBATES/MISC. INCOME
STATE REIMBURSEMENT/LUNCH
STATE REIMBURSEMENT SCHOOL
BREAKFAST
FEDERAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST
FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT/LUN
SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM
COMMODITIES
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND
UPWARD ADJ TO BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
Revenue Total
$
MTD
58,075.42
$
YTD
53,294.53
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.54
20,370.50
811.05
3,510.50
2,143.70
561.00
1.60
42.00
60.00
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2.78
21,641.05
1,035.10
3,689.50
2,906.80
772.20
1.60
45.00
60.00
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
27,501.89
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
30,154.03
Expenditure
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS
HOT LUNCH VEHICLE REPAIRS
HOT LUNCH VEHICLE - GASOLINE
EQUIPMENT-NEW HOT LUNCH
VEHICLE
LUNCHROOM SALARIES
FICA
IPERS
EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS
PURCHASED SERVICES
TRAVEL/MEETING
NON-FOOD SUPPLIES
EQUIPMENT
DEPRECIATION
REGISTRATION/FEES
FOOD SUPPLIES
COMMODITIES CONSUMED
DOWNWARD ADJUSTMENT
$
$
$
$
-
$
$
$
$
Expenditure Total
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,676.60
510.76
596.23
124.80
547.29
9,849.81
18,305.49
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
ENDING BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
$
67,271.82
$
6,676.60
510.76
596.23
(2,647.24)
195.33
958.00
37.25
9,849.81
16,176.74
67,271.82
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/14/2014 09:51 AM
Vendor Name
Checking Account ID 2
24SEVEN CHEERLEADING
Board Report - For Board
2014-OCTOBER 13 OABCIG HS ACTIVITY FUND PAYABLES
Description
Fund Number
Page: 1
User ID: WRS
Check
Total
21
ACTIVITY
RAIN JACKETS FOR CHEERLEADERS
135.83
ALL IOWA DRILL TEAM
ALL IOWA DANCE TEAM PERFORMANCE FEES
298.50
ALLEN, LAURA ANN
MENDING FOOTBALL UNIFORMS 13-14 SEASON
198.00
BMO HARRIS MASTERCARD
SOPHOMORECLASS HOMECOMING FLOAT SUPPLIES
BORNHOLTZ, VON
JV-JVR VB OFFICIAL
CRAIG, DON
HS VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING
COED ATHLETICS-BOTTLED WATER
35.00
DECKER SPORTING GOODS
3/8P SPIKES 100/BAG - FOOTBALL
40.00
DENISON HIGH SCHOOL
VOLLEYBALL ENTRY FEE
60.00
EDSEN ELECTRIC, INC.
REPAIR FB LIGHTS & SCOREBOARD
EWELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
FFA-ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO AET
FANCY THREADS
FFA POLOS & EMBROIDERY
FLEET US LLC
ATHLETIC FIELD PAINT & REP PAINT SPRAYER
FLOWER SHOPPE, THE
HOMECOMING FLOWERS-STUDENT COUNCIL
82.50
GALVA HOLSTEIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
CROSS COUNTRY ENTRY FEE
90.00
GCC ALLIANCE CONCRETE COMPANY
CONCRETE TO INSTALL 25 SECOND CLOCKS FB
200.00
GRAPHIC EDGE
ART CLUB SPIRIT SHIRT SALES FUNDRAISER
681.19
I29 SPORTS
NAMES/NUMBERS ON SOFTBALL SHIRTS-RESALE
IDA GROVE CENEX/HASH INC.
BREAKFAST PIZZAS, BAKERY PRODUCTS
IDA GROVE FOOD PRIDE
CONCESSIONS SUPPLIES
IOWA ATHLETIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC
TONS OF RED ROCK FOR BASEBALL FIELD
IOWA HS ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' ASSOCIATION
IHSADA & NIAAA MEMBERSHIP DUES 14-15
IOWA SCALE COMPANY
TEST & CERTIFY 2 SCALES
87.00
LARSON, RICH
JV-JVR VB OFFICIAL
70.00
MALCOM'S PAINT & HARDWARE
FB PLAY CLOCKS/CHEER BOXES-SUPPLIES
213.19
MARTIN BROTHERS
CONCESSIONS-CANDY & POPPING OIL
599.57
MBW
UBI SIGN FRAMES & BRACKETS-COED ATH
205.30
MCMILLEN, ROB
HOMECOMING DANCE ON DUTY DEPUTY SERVICES
60.00
MF ATHLETIC COMPANY
ROLATAPE METRIC WHEEL - 4' CIRCUMFERENCE
119.95
MUZIC MYSTRO
OABCIG HS HOMECOMING DANCE DJ
350.00
PEPSI-COLA
CONCESSONS BEVERAGE SUPPLIES
981.20
PRAIRIE LAKES AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 8
STUDENT COUNCIL-HS STUDENT PLANNERS
255.00
RAINBOW RACING SYSTEMS
TAG BIBS & SAFETY PINS FOR CROSS COUNTRY
125.12
2,896.04
70.00
125.00
1,048.20
265.00
1,673.00
918.92
20.00
187.14
85.05
1,000.00
125.00
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/14/2014 09:51 AM
Vendor Name
Board Report - For Board
2014-OCTOBER 13 OABCIG HS ACTIVITY FUND PAYABLES
Description
Page: 2
User ID: WRS
Check
Total
RAY'S MID-BELL MUSIC
CLARINET REEDS,DRUM HEADS-BAND ACTIVITY
RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
VOLLEYBALL ENTRY FEE
80.00
SAM'S CLUB
5' FOLDING TABLE-OUTSIDE TICKET TAKERS
39.88
SCHIERNBECK, WANDA
CHEERLEADING-CUPCAKES FOR CORONATION
42.00
STANGL, BETH
CHEERLEADER HOMECOMING SUPPLIES REIMB
11.34
STOBERL, RACHEL
TRAP SHOOTING TEAM ENTRY FEE-CRWFD CNTY
50.00
SUBWAY
VOLLEYBALL-2 PARTY PLATTERS
152.00
TROST, STEVEN
HS VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL
125.00
UHL, JADEN
JR. CLASS HOMECOMING FLOAT SUPPLIES
39.35
WARNKE, NOLAN
SENIOR CLASS HOMECOMING FLOAT SUPPLIES
19.56
WEST MONONA HIGH SCHOOL
VOLLEYBALL ENTRY FEE
75.00
WOODBINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
VOLLEYBALL ENTRY FEE
60.00
Fund Number
21
14,838.48
Checking Account ID 2
Fund Number 81
PRIVATE PURPOSE TRUST FUND
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FFA SCHOLARSHIP-KRISTINA LUSCOMBE0237105
Fund Number
81
Checking Account ID
843.65
600.00
600.00
2
15,438.48
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/10/2014 03:14 PM
Vendor Name
Board Report - For Board
BCIG NUTRITION FUND PAYABLES FOR BOARD MEETING 10-20-2014
Description
Checking Account ID
3
ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO
Fund Number
61
SCHOOL NUTRITION
NUTRITION PROGRAM DAIRY PRODUCTS
Page: 1
User ID: WRS
Check
Total
3,445.32
BCIG C.S.D.- GENERAL FUND
NUTRITION WAGES & BENEFITS
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING
ELEM & HS KITCHENS SOFTENER SALT
34.40
DOLLAR GENERAL CHARGE SALES
PAPER TOWELS - ELEMENTARY KITCHEN
39.00
KECK, INC.
NUTRITION - COMMODITY STORAGE & DELIVERY
3,513.26
LEWIS FAMILY DRUG #5
NUTRITION-ALCOHOL SWABS-NONFOOD SUPPLIES
9.96
MARTIN BROTHERS
NUTRITION FOOD AND NON FOOD SUPPLIES
PRESTO X COMPANY
MONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACT
RAPIDS
3 DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR - NUTRITION
3,512.60
SARA LEE BAKERY GROUP/EARTHGRAINS
NUTRITION PROGRAM BREAD PRODUCTS
1,047.34
SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION OF IOWA
REGISTRATION-MARY-FALL WORKSHOP-SNAI
Fund Number
61
Checking Account ID
11,058.08
8,884.03
124.80
25.00
31,693.79
3
31,693.79
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/09/2014 08:03 PM
Vendor Name
Checking Account ID
AGI PARTS
1
Board Report - For Board
2014 OCTOBER 13 MEETING GF INVOICES
Description
Fund Number
10
GENERAL FUND
PLATES, COVERS, CABLES, ADAPTERS
Page: 1
User ID: KAL
Check
Total
1,598.50
AMAZON
TRAMPOLINE WITH HANDLE
391.08
BECK, HEIDI
REIMBURSEMENT: ANIMOTO VIDEO
BLECKWEHL, KIM
02 BLUE CAR WASH
BMO HARRIS MASTERCARD
LODGING - COMMUN CONF 9/19/14
BOMGAARS
BOMGAARS - AUGUST CHARGES
1,297.98
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC.
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
2,968.20
CHRONICLE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
LIBRARY SUPPLIES
CITY OF BATTLE CREEK
WATER / SEWER
121.50
CITY OF IDA GROVE
WATER / SEWER
587.26
FRANCK & SEXTRO, P.L.C.
PAYMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
603.00
FRITZ, RENEE
ACDA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE SERVICE
FUEL EDUCATION
GAME DESIGN COURSE
GROVE, JEANIE
YUKON CAR WASH
HOME DEPOT
SUPPLIES
HOME SCIENCE TOOLS
MASTERS/ BERGMAN HOME SCHOOL ORDER
67.75
IASBO
PAYROLL CONFERENCE NOV 12 / AMES
80.00
IDA COUNTY COURIER-REMINDER, INC.
PUBLICATON FEES
352.64
IDA COUNTY SANITATION, INC.
GARBAGE REMOVAL
558.96
IDA GROVE FOOD PRIDE
DISTRICT SUPPLIES
665.39
IDA SERVICES, INC
CLIENT SERVICES / 13 DAYS
536.64
INK TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
TONER
144.00
IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
HS MATH TEACHERS CONFERENCE / OCT 21
IOWA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS
BACKGROUND CHECKS
144.00
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
LONG DISTANCE SERVICE
256.61
IOWA COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS
CHIZEK & PARKER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
180.00
IOWA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
IOWA MUSIC EDUCATORS CONFERENCE
105.00
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
REGISTRATION - TAG
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
JD RIDER PARTS
JOHNSON, FAITH
MILEAGE: SC AUTISTIC CONFERENCE
MALCOM'S PAINT & HARDWARE
DISTRICT SUPPLIES
212.67
MATHESON TRI GAS, INC.
HS INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLIES -HOBART 6011
937.19
39.00
8.00
816.87
21.00
3.00
760.65
1,750.00
7.00
101.45
90.00
60.00
262.91
48.00
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/09/2014 08:03 PM
Vendor Name
Board Report - For Board
2014 OCTOBER 13 MEETING GF INVOICES
Description
Page: 2
User ID: KAL
Check
Total
MENARDS
MAINTENANCE ITEM FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL
81.53
MILESTONE BOOKS
OLDHAM HOME SCHOOL ORDER
13.91
MUSIC IS ELEMENTARY
ELEMENTARY MUSIC SUPPLIES
PHONAK, INC
BATTERIES - 60 PAIR, SIZE 13
76.59
POSTMASTER
EDDM MAILING OF NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER
83.13
POSTMASTER
EDDM MAILING OF NEWSLETTER / NOVEMBER
249.38
PRONTO-PHILLIPS 66
FUEL
QUILL CORPORATION
PRINTER CARTRIDGES/CENTRAL OFFICE
136.91
R.L. CRAFT COMPANY, INC.
ROOF REPAIR OVER LIBRARY
420.22
RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTER
MASTERS HOME SCHOOL ORDER
RAY'S MID-BELL MUSIC
SAXOPHONE REPAIR
REIS AUTO PARTS AND SERVICE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
RUTTEN VACUUM CENTER
VACUUM BELTS FOR ELEM VACUUM
34.88
SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO. LLC
HDMI CABLE KIT / HOOK UP CAMERA/ BOARD
32.99
STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATION (SDE)
SDE CONFERENCE IN OMAHA/BARTO/10-27-14
220.00
WESSLING, SONYA
ERRAND MILEAGE / SEPTEMBER
16.00
WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY CO
ONLINE CLASS - NEW DRIVER (FRED)
85.00
ZIMCO SUPPLY
FALL FERTILIZER
Fund Number
9,612.14
10
Checking Account ID
BOMGAARS
223.19
64.40
157.73
2,264.21
388.50
29,936.96
1
Fund Number
34
SAVE-IDA & CRAWFORD COUNTY 1 CENT
BOMGAARS - SEPTEMBER CHARGES
527.17
BURKE ENGINEERING SALES COMPAN
RESTROOM PROJECT
1,311.00
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
HS RESTROOM REMODEL PROJECT
2,061.59
HANSON AUTO SUPPLY
RESTROOM PARTITION INSTALLATION
142.91
HOME DEPOT
SUPPLIES
697.42
LADWIG, RONNIE
HAND RAIL FOR ELEM STAGE CLASSROOM PROJ
107.00
WALL LAKE HARDWARE
REPAIR HOME TEAM SHOWERS
Fund Number
34
Checking Account ID
BRENTHAVEN
1,028.02
5,875.11
36
PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT LVY
BRENTHAVEN CASES FOR 4TH GR CHROMEBOOKS
400.00
EINSPAHR FURNITURE
MUSIC ROOM REMODEL PROJECT
238.80
ODEBOLT LUMBER
BUS BARN
827.13
Fund Number
1
Fund Number
36
Checking Account ID
& BASEBALL FENCE PROJECTS
1,465.93
1
37,278.00
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/13/2014 03:36 PM
Vendor Name
Board Report - For Board
BCIG 2014 GF BILLS ADDED 10-13-14
Description
Checking Account ID
1
DOLLAR GENERAL CHARGE SALES
Fund Number
10
SUPPLIES
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES / SEPT 1 STDT 20 DA
SELECTIONS
COUNSELOR SUPPLIES
WALTER, ROD
SEPT 4 TO OCT 9 HOURS
10
Checking Account ID
Check
Total
GENERAL FUND
NEW DOMINION SCHOOL
Fund Number
Page: 1
User ID: KAL
18.00
3,583.40
74.06
900.00
4,575.46
1
4,575.46
Checking Account ID
AGI PARTS
10
GENERAL FUND
PLATES, COVERS, CABLES, ADAPTERS
180.00
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BUS INSPECTIONS/FY 14-15
600.00
ECHO GROUP, INC.
LIGHT BULBS FOR THE ELEMENTARY
HADDEN, KARI
MILEAGE TO IBEA CONFERENCE 10-12/13
IDA GROVE CENEX/HASH INC.
ROLLS FOR TLC
IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
TUITION / R& B/1st SEM/2 5th YEAR SR. ST
LUND, SUSAN
REIM. RENEWAL CHAUF. LICENSE
MAPLETON ROOTER
ROTO ROOT SEWER IN THE ART ROOM
150.00
NEWBRIDGE
GR 2: SCIENCE / STEM
542.41
NOLTE, CORNMAN & JOHNSON P.C.
40% OF FY 13-14 AUDIT
ORIENTAL TRADING
PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES/HARVEST PARTY
91.99
REALLY GOOD STUFF, INC.
KINDERGARTEN SUPPLIES
33.94
RUTTEN VACUUM CENTER
BELTS ELEM. VACUUM
38.98
THINK SOCIAL PUBLISHING, INC
SPEC ED MATERIALS
Fund Number
1
Fund Number
10
Fund Number
Fund Number
10,805.25
64.00
2,160.00
136.71
49.73
1
Fund Number
22
34
Checking Account ID
22
MANAGEMENT FUND
ADDNTL W/COMP PREM / GENERAL LIABILITY
8,893.00
8,893.00
Checking Account ID
1
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
Fund Number
13.98
12
GENERAL FUND - DONATION ACCOUNTS
HS BOX TOP MONEY BOOKS
49.73
12
Checking Account ID
HOFFMAN AGENCY
126.18
15,028.34
Checking Account ID
1
BARNES & NOBLE INC
Fund Number
84.90
Fund Number
34
SAVE-IDA & CRAWFORD COUNTY 1 CENT
PARTS REST ROOM REMODEL - HIGH SCHOOL
146.26
146.26
1
24,117.33
Checking Account ID
1
J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC.
Fund Number
10
Checking Account ID
Fund Number
10
GENERAL FUND
HS MUSIC SUPPLIES
175.14
175.14
1
175.14
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/10/2014 09:36 AM
Vendor Name
Board Report - For Board
10-20-14 MISC. REIMBURSEMENTS TO OA FOR ITEMS PURCHASED
Description
Checking Account ID
1
ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMM. SCHOOL
Fund Number
10
Checking Account ID
Fund Number
10
GENERAL FUND
MISC REIMBURSEMENTS TO OA
Page: 1
User ID: KAL
Check
Total
2,265.85
2,265.85
1
2,265.85
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/10/2014 09:09 AM
Vendor Name
Board Report - For Board
Unposted; Batch Description 2014 OCTOBER 13 MEETING GF INVOICES
Description
Checking Account ID
1
ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMM. SCHOOL
Fund Number
10
Checking Account ID
Fund Number
10
GENERAL FUND
QUARTERLY MS/HS WGS EXPENSES
Page: 1
User ID: KAL
Check
Total
5,565.61
5,565.61
1
5,565.61
Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD
10/10/2014 07:34 AM
Vendor Name
Board Report - For Board
1ST QUARTER WGS STAFF COSTS BILLING
Description
Checking Account ID
1
ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMM. SCHOOL
Fund Number
10
Checking Account ID
Fund Number
10
GENERAL FUND
1ST QUARTER WGS STAFF COSTS BILLING
Page: 1
User ID: KAL
Check
Total
220,384.51
220,384.51
1
220,384.51
October 2014 Activity Director’s Report
1. Homecoming festivities went off without a hitch. Working on some
improvements for next year.
2. FB parking has gone well, with the shuttle bus running, as well as having
players, cheerleaders and band members park south of the school and
baseball field. Still working on making sure everyone helps out. The Fire
Departments from the four towns have helped park cars in the lot, which
has made things go a little smoother.
3. The Musical “Grease” will be performed this fall, under the direction of Ms.
Kariann Jurgensen. Performances will be on November 14th & 15th in Ida
Grove.
4. We hosted the Saturday portion of the WVC VB tournament on September
27th. This change was needed due to the fact that Westwood had some
water damage on their gym floor, and was unable to use two nets.
5. WVC Cross country meet is in Moville on October 18th.
6. State Qualifying Cross Country meet will be in Orange City on October 23rd.
Best of luck to all our participants.
7. MS Mock trial teams are busy preparing for their upcoming season.
8. Mrs. Jensen will be taking a group of 18 girls to the “Road Less Traveled”
program at ISU. The purpose of this is to expose them to careers in math
and science.
9. All State Vocal Auditions are October 25th. We have 6 students auditioning.
10. The HS Band traveled to Carroll on October 4th to take part in a Carroll Band
Days Marching Band competition. Great to see them competing.
11. MS VB & MS FB seasons are winding down. We have had great participation
numbers this year.
12. Volleyball District Action on Tuesday October 21st at 7:00. This is the same
day as one of the P-T conference days. We have dropped from 3A to 2A
this year, which puts our tournament a week earlier.
13. The first round of the Football Playoffs are Wednesday, October 29th.
14. Girls’ Basketball practices, Boys’ & Girls’ Bowling practices begin on
November 10th and Boys’ Basketball & Wrestling begin November 17th.
FFA National Convention information included. Overnight, out of state approval needed. This is an
annual trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis.
Students will leave on October 28th and return on November 1st.
The itinerary, contact information and list of students attending are below:
2014 National Convention Itinerary
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
 leave in the evening, after sports practices and such
 drive a minimum of 2 hours
 dinner during the drive, students pay
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
 drive the remainder of the way to Louisville
 lunch during the drive, students pay
 8:30 pm – Hypnotist
 check in at the Country Hearth Inn, Shelbyville, KY
 Pizza Party at hotel, unpack, settle in etc. – FFA paying.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
 walk around convention center, FFA shopping, watch CDEs
 12:00 pm – State of Iowa picture at Convention Center
 2:00 pm – Attend the 2nd General Session – Steven B is speaking
 9:30 pm – Scotty McCreery Concert
 return to hotel
Friday, October 31, 2014
 Louisville Zoo
 Visit Churchill Downs
 6:30 pm – World’s Toughest Rodeo
 return to hotel
Saturday, November 1, 2014
 Return home, arriving late in the evening
Attending
 Advisor – Rachel Stoberl
 Student 1 – Jaden Uhl
 Student 2 – Erin Hallenbeck
 Student 3 – Sierra Brotherson
 Student 4 – Ty Tollufsen
Hotel

Country Hearth Inn, Shelbyville, KY
o 100 Howard Drive, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Business Manager Report October 2014 (I get more than one page this month since I haven’t reported
since June)
Certified Annual Report (CAR) was filed on 09-15-14. This report is generated from the accounting
software and uploaded to the state and reports all revenue and expenses in detail for FY 13-14. It is a
time consuming process that involves numerous uploads prior to certification. If errors are discovered,
correcting journal entries are made after contacting the DE and the school auditors for clarification if
needed.
Special Ed Supplement (SES) was filed on 09-15-14. This is the annual report that tracks all revenue and
expenses related to Special Education. Once the CAR is certified, most of the data is pulled from that
report into the SES. I manually have to enter the students, student days, and a few misc. other financial
info prior to certification.
Annual Transportation Report was filed on 9-15-14. This report also pulls data from the CAR and Kim
calculates and submits all the miles traveled in detail, which I then manually enter. For FY 13-14 the
annual cost per mile traveled for BCIG was $2.75 and for OA was $2.17. The cost is based on a formula
from the state that considers ALL costs associated with transportation (ie. miles traveled, salary,
benefits, training, repair costs, drug tests, substitute driver pay, activity miles, etc.)
Certified Enrollment - official count day was Oct. 1, official certification day is Oct. 15th. Traci Allen is
responsible for uploading data to the state that is pulled from JMC (our student data software) The
district data needed to be error free and uploaded by Oct. 8. From Oct. 8 through October 15, districts
review the data ensuring that all tuitioned out and opened enrolled out students have been reported by
the educating districts. The districts work together to resolve any issues and to make sure students
aren’t reported by 2 different districts. Traci spends a lot of time making sure data is correct prior to
upload and should be commended for her hard work. It makes my job easier at certification time. I hope
to have preliminary figures for the boards on Monday night.
Title IIA- applications for both districts were due Oct. 15 and have been certified. We use this money to
help keep class sizes down at the elementary levels. BCIG will receive $23,461.20 and OA will receive
$12,968.52.
Faclities, Election and Sales Tax Report – another state report that is due Sept. 30 but has been
completed for both districts. This report asks for FY 13-14 detail on SAVE and PPEL funds and
infrastructure data related to buildings and building costs.
Line Item Budget – I have been working Dr. Ouellette to get our line item budget amounts entered
correctly so we can project balances more accurately and track our expenditures in a timely manner
throughout the year. Look for more information on the budgets coming at a future meeting.
BEDS Report –Although the administration certifies this report, I provide the salary and benefit data
which is entered and uploaded to the state. Districts involved in operational sharing money, need to
have their data certified by 10-15-14, two weeks ahead of the 10-30-14 official certification date.
School Auditors - Nolte, Cornman and Johnson Auditors (team of 4) were in the district October 7 and
8th for approximately 14 hours but completed the audits for both districts at that time. I felt both audits
went well. The boards will be receiving and approving a final audit report prior to March 1st. I would like
to thank Wanda and Sonya for their help in gathering the necessary information prior to the audit and to
Wanda for working with the auditors those days as well.
OA IPERs Audit I met with IPERS compliance officer on August 26th. This is a periodic audit conducted to
make sure districts are reporting wage information correctly and paying into IPERS correctly as set by
state guidelines. There were 2 minor issues for OA, which have been corrected. (BCIG will have their
audit in the coming months)
EMC Dividend checks from FY 13-14. Both districts have received the dividend checks from EMC for FY
13-14. The money is a return of excess insurance premiums for participation in the IASB Safety Group
through EMC Insurance. OA’s check was for $3,797.26 and BCIG’s check was for $6,953.00. The money is
deposited into Management Fund #22 where we pay our insurance premiums
New Employees - Between the two districts, we hired 20 new staff members this year. Processing and
setting up the necessary training, enrollment forms and payroll paperwork for new hires takes time. I
am finalizing all paperwork as we finish the first quarter.
WGS salary and benefit worksheet - I spent time updating the annual proration spreadsheet that we
use to bill back related staff costs involved in Whole Grade sharing. Based on the certified #’s, it looks
like the proration formula for 6-12 will stay the same at 69% for BCIG and 31% for OA. This month you
will notice claims payable to both districts for the 1st quarter billing. Feel free to contact me if you have
any questions regarding this.
Each year my office also files the necessary forms to the respective AEA’s completed by all the home
school students in our shared program. This form is required by the state and due to the district by Sept.
1st.
Please 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]
Alicia Nelson
Board Report
September, 2014
Throughout September, a lot of my focus has been on #1: teaching technology
classes to K-5 Odebolt-Arthur students in the mornings, and #2: providing staff with
support for initiatives such as PLC’s, professional development, curriculum
improvement, assessment, and the final preparation of report cards in grades K-5 for
both school districts.
PLC’s are currently focused on reading the book, Raising the Bar, Closing the
Gap: Whatever It Takes, by the DuFour’s and their colleagues (renown for their work in
PLC development). In the book, the authors repeatedly focus on the following
questions:
 What is it we want all students to learn? (Standards and Learning Targets)
 How will we know when each student has acquired the essential knowledge and
skills?
 What happens when a student does not learn?
 What do we do when students already demonstrate understanding? How do we
enrich or extend their learning?
The authors contend that creating a system of intervention and enrichment is one
important aspect of creating a PLC, but that it must be part of a larger cultural shift. To
view some of the work of our staff presented in a slideshow, visit:
http://slide.ly/view/6e87dd94aea8feb06cdf315fb2a2aa64?utm_source=Em_ORG_Share
(I would be more than happy to directly email this link to you if you contact me)
In Professional Development, staff has been working through topics of
improvement in the areas of reading, effective instruction, and supports for students
who are not proficient, known as MTSS (Multi Tiered Systems of Support) in Iowa. The
elementary buildings have given a new statewide assessment screener in reading
known as the FAST assessment. This provides the teachers with information about
students who do not demonstrate proficient reading skills at each particular testing
interval. These assessments will be given again in January and April. Staff will begin
interventions and progress monitoring for students who are not proficient on this or
other classroom assessments. The upper grade levels have been using other
identifiers to determine students who require intervention. PD in effective instruction has
been dedicated to understanding learning targets, essential questions, and enduring
understandings (the big picture) that all students should walk away with as they receive
each content area’s curriculum. We are talking a lot about formative and summative
assessment; how we gauge student learning and make changes in instruction.
We have been awarded our STEM grants in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in
Odebolt-Arthur and grades K, 1, 4, and 5 at BCIG and teachers will be receiving
materials for teaching hands-on science and engineering while incorporating math and
reading content as well. A World In Motion has provided us with the materials we will
be using in a alignment with our science standards. We will be seeking out a
community member to participate in each grade level’s STEM lessons, as it provides
our school with another matched grant and the opportunity for students to learn from
people in the community who are engaged in STEM-related careers. To see more
about AWIM, visit http://www.awim.org/curriculum/.
Board Report Oct. 2015
BCIG Elementary
We just had fire prevention week. The fireman came in and did some
activities with the students. To promote getting students to plan an
escape plan and actually practice with their parents, the firemen are
putting kids names in for a drawing for a bike or iPod. 1 drawing for a
boy and 1 for a girl in each grade level will be made.
PTP has been a wonderful asset to our school. Parents want to be able
to support what we are doing. One new idea this year is to have a family
fun night, which we will have in February. They already busy planning
fun learning and creative activities for parents and their children to
come and do together at the school. I will keep you updated as we get
closer to that time.
Parent teacher conferences are coming up soon. We will be using a new
JMC report card for the first time this year, which are standards based.
We are excited to be able to show parents where students are
specifically to different standards in each of the main academic areas. I
believe this will inform parents more than just an A,B,C grade.
OCT. ACTIVITIES:
Oct. 8th we had a great Iowa Kids Healthy Walk, thanks to Mrs. Staley
lining it up.
Oct. 9th 1st Grade enjoyed the Pumpkin Patch in Denison
Oct. 14th 4th Grade goes to the Courthouse
Oct. 16th Preschool and KEY have a Harvest Party at Moorehead
Oct. 22nd 2nd grade will decorate pumpkins in the gym and have them on
display at Food Pride
Oct. 27th –Oct. 31st will be Red Ribbon Week activities planned by Julie
Staley
OABCIG Board Report
October 2014
Video Links
OABCIG YouTube Channel
Homecoming:
https://www.youtube.com/user/oabcigschools/videos
It’s Great to be a Falcon:
https://www.youtube.com/user/oabcigschools/videos
The first two videos were created by Mrs. Beck using a product called Animoto. She
will create other videos during the year to promote our district.
Falcon Series on Excellence:
https://www.youtube.com/user/oabcigschools/videos
This is the first in a series of clips that we will present to the students during the
school year. All will be based on Striving to Attain Excellence in one’s life. We have
asked various “Iowa Celebrities” to speak directly to our students and staff on how
they promote excellence in what they do, and whom they work with.
We do have data on our goal of reducing the F list that I will be sharing with you via
email.
Maintenance Report for the OA and BCIG School Boards
Wow! Hard to believe we are this far into the school year already. There were
so many things done over the summer; as you already know, what a
transformation all of our facilities are taking.
One of the biggest improvements has been updating all of the bathrooms in
the district - 12 in all, of which 10 were done this summer.
There are all the new ceilings and lighting in the Odebolt building and in the
BCIG Elementary. The Geo Thermal units were moved into the classrooms and
the new heating units in the ceilings of the Odebolt building allowing for the
teachers to have total control of the temperature in their classroom. Soon the
big Gym in Odebolt will have all new forced air units for heat and air making
this building totally free from the boiler and it will be air conditioned.
We have installed 10 new drinking fountains in the buildings, with bottle
fillers, in hopes that our students will drink more water.
The Bus Barn project in Odebolt is coming along pretty well. Today, the 10th of
October, the overhead doors were installed and the openers will be following
soon.
Soon the loading dock project will be starting in Odebolt. I’ve been told it will
be happening towards the end of October.
I am working this week getting ready for the sale on the 11th of October in
Odebolt at the bus barn. We are cleaning out all of the storage areas
everywhere in Odebolt.
There is one more Varsity home football game, one Middle School home
football game and one cross country home meet to get the fields ready for. As
soon as fall sports are over, I will be winterizing all of the outdoor facilities.
I have also been doing a lot of work orders. I’m sure that I have forgotten
some things, but as always, feel free to contact me with any questions you may
have.
Thank You,
Roger Walter
OA-BCIG Maintenance Director
October 7, 2014 Board Update OA Elementary and OABCIG MS The Principal Advisory Committee has met a few times for the purpose of planning for the effective and efficient operation of the school. The committee puts focus on successful school operation which leads to high student achievement and high employee morale. The committee worked on creating a PK8 student activity for the Friday of homecoming week. The 2nd annual Falcon Olympics was a big success again this year. The goal was to build school spirit. Students and staff had a great time. Our students did a wonderful job participating and cheering participants on. The committee will continue to meet and focus on successful school operations. Mentors and mentees have met with the AEA to proceed through a plan to enhance the beginning teacher’s role as a teacher. They will continue to meet throughout the year. The earlyout Wednesdays are giving our teachers valuable time to learn, prepare, and plan to help students achieve. Much time has been spent on planning and creating interventions for students with needs. This includes work on early literacy planning from data received from our reading screener called FAST. Concerns and questions stemming from TEAM time led to a concentrated time to learn about Response to Intervention (RtI), what that means for our students, and what action by teachers needs to happen to see effective interventions. To help build and support a positive student climate and focus on good behavior, the elementary will begin a system that recognizes good behavior. Our PBIS teacher team has developed a reward system of Falcon Feathers and a traveling trophy which promotes positive behaviors. Middle school students who continue to show positive behavior in our FDA system are rewarded a few minutes each week to partake in some games one day a week during studyback. Doug Mogensen Technology Update
October 8, 2014
Julie Weeda
As mentioned in last month’s board update, both OA and BCIG K-6 students were
taking part in the Iowa Early Literacy Tier 2 implementation process. This assessment
served as a universal screener for all K-5 students. We were able to complete this
assessment within our window. I applaud all our elementary staff members as they
worked through this new computerized assessment with us. There were some ups and
downs but overall the testing went very well. Our last few minor issues are being
resolved now. Our next round of assessments will be in January.
Our student tech squad has expanded for the 2014-2015 school year! I am
pleased to announce that four students returned to the tech squad again this year:
Ethan Tromp, Thomas Mace, Alex Rohlk, and Trey Rohlk. We also welcomed 4 new
members: Gable Sohm, Gabe Malcom, Aedan Hickey, and David Maly. Our four veteran
squad members have been working alongside our newest members to teach them the
processes involved in diagnosing and repairing student Chromebooks. I have been
impressed with the tech squad’s efficiency and teamwork. The tech squad meets in the
high school south lab during 9th period Success. Tech Squad members are allowed to
come work on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday only if their schoolwork is
completed and they are passing their classes. While there is always tech work and
repairs to complete, schoolwork comes first and I impress this upon the tech students!
Another big push this past month was to ensure that our elementary report
cards were accurate and working properly in JMC, our student information system.
These Standard and Benchmark reports will be printed as well as available
electronically in parent’s JMC accounts for all their elementary children. This is a new
innovation for our elementary staff, students, and parents. Parents, especially
elementary parents who might have previously been unfamiliar with JMC, were
introduced to the program in August at school registration. Since then we have
promoted JMC and how to use it in our newsletter and website. There are also links to
Traci Allen and I who are available to our parents should they have issues accessing or
using the JMC system. In addition to attendance and report cards, JMC offers parents
the ability to check and pay into their student’s lunch account, update contact
information, and enable alerts for their family.
Last, Traci and I continue to assist staff with small tech issues as they pop up. As
the school year has gotten further underway our Chromebook issues continue to be
minor, most of which are quickly repairable. Our motherboards and other parts have
arrived and our tech squad has been busy completing repairs in order to get the
original device back in student’s hands as quickly as possible.
TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT
OCTOBER 13 OA BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 20 BCIG BOARD MEETING
Bus inspection was held Oct 7 at both districts. One bus was taken out of service in
both districts and has since been repaired and is useable again. There are some minor
repairs to be done and the parts are on hand or have been ordered.
Bus 03 from Odebolt has some motor problems. To replace the motor is $18000.
This bus might be traded in.
Fred Anderson from Ida Grove has started training to sub drive. I have driven with
him several times and he has done well. After he completes the online class, we will
go to Denison for the pre trip skills test and he will be ready for the road.
Terry Schoenfeld is currently driving the Battle Creek route and shuttle. He has
been doing a great job and has driven several extra activity trips.
I am still needing sub drivers in Odebolt. At this time there is only one sub. If any
suggestions please let me know.
Pat and Travis Reis and I looked at several new buses. Hoaglund and Thomas each
brought a bus to Reis' shop. We were able to drive them and check them both out as
to the new changes and what we would and would not need. Dr Ouellette also came
down and talked with the salesmen. In talking with the drivers afterwards, they said
they would be happy with new or used and could drive anything as long as if there was
a problem Reis' could repair it.
There was an incident south of Odebolt where a motorgrader operator said he saw a
bus not stopping at an uncontrolled intersection on Hope Avenue. Instead of calling Dr.
Ouellette or myself, he put a comment on facebook. That got parents amped up and
then I received several calls. I talked to Ranell Drake, a Sac County supervisor, in
reference to the comment and asked that if there was a problem again please call the
school and do not use social media. I did talk to all the drivers in reference to
uncontrolled intersections and that with harvest fast approaching, we need to be more
cautious.
Fall activities have kept us all very busy. Both big buses go out almost daily for the
activities. In October we have trips planned for the pumpkin farm, symphony and the
FFA trip to Kentucky.
Kim Bleckwehl

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