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Iowa City Community School District, IA

Iowa City Community School District   IA average (US Census ACS)
Population123,196
Per-capita income$42,307
Median home value$283,000

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Fri Apr 25, 2025

Teacher Quality Committee Meeting

El comité discute los planes de calidad docente y el presupuesto 2025-26

El comité revisará los planes actuales colaborativos, de edificio y de currículo para el año 2024-2025. Los miembros también discutirán las asignaciones presupuestarias para 2025-26 y posibles cambios en la membresía.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

La junta fijará una audiencia pública y la apertura de licitaciones para la remodelación de la oficina atlética de City HS

La junta escuchará los comentarios de la comunidad y una exhibición educativa del Lemme Elementary Drama Club, y luego votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento. Los puntos incluyen la aprobación de cuentas por pagar, cambios de personal, solicitudes de inscripción abierta, acuerdos de privacidad de datos estudiantiles con Renaissance Learning y NoodleTools, y un acuerdo interinstitucional con Community & Family Resources para evaluaciones de uso de sustancias. La junta también fijará una audiencia pública para el 13 de mayo de 2025 y una apertura de licitaciones para el 15 de mayo de 2025 para el City High School Athletic Director's Office Remodel Project.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves FY2026 certified budget and new student device purchases

The Board of Directors approved the proposed certified budget and tax certification for FY2026. They also authorized the purchase of student Chromebooks, staff-assigned and student lab devices, and macOS devices. Public hearings were held for the budget and several school construction projects.

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Iowa City Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors - Minutes Eduational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, April 22, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, April 23, 2025   Members present:  Ruthina Malone, Charlie Eastham, Lisa Williams, Jayne Finch, Molly Abraham, Mitchell Lingo, Shawn Eyestone Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Laura Cottrell, Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Success; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Curt Pratt, Chief Operating Officer; Carmen Gwenigale, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessments; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Duane Van Hemert, Consultant; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary; Christy Yetley, Preschool Coordinator; Patrick Snyder, Curriculum Coordinator     A. Call to Order   President Malone called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.   B. Opening Activities   President Malone welcomed everyone and introduced those seated at the board table.   C. Public Forum   Education Showcase   The Lemme Elementary Drama Club performed a portion of their play.   Community Comment   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 22, 2025

Policy & Governance Committee Meeting

El comité de políticas revisa las políticas de operaciones no instruccionales

El Comité de Políticas y Gobernanza revisará las políticas de la Serie 700 sobre Operaciones No Instruccionales (Negocios) y discutirá los manuales básicos de políticas. El comité también votará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 25 de marzo de 2025. No se toma ninguna acción final de la junta en esta reunión del comité.

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✓ Decidido: Committee reviews 700 Series business policies and policy primers

The Policy & Governance Committee reviewed and edited several non-instructional operations policies in the 700 Series. The committee also reviewed policy primers from the Iowa Association of School Boards, noting changes regarding gender identity and record custodians.

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Iowa City Community School District Policy & Governance Committee Meeting Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, April 22, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, April 23, 2025   Members present: Lisa Williams, Charlie Eastham, Shawn Eyestone Also present: Molly Abraham, Board Member; Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Curt Pratt, Chief Operating Officer; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary   A. Opening   Chair Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.   B. Approve Minutes   Motion by Eastham, seconded by Eyestone to approve the March 25, 2025 minutes. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.   C. Policy Review   700 Series - Non-Instructional Operations - Business   The 700 policies were reviewed by the committee. Edits included:   707.5G1 - Language added under Authorization to Begin Project Design: “If the anticipated cost of the project is $2,000,000 or above, the project will be listed as a separate consent agenda item at step 2.” 704.7 - Change in donation amounts 705.1R2 -  [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 22, 2025

Board Work Session

La Junta discutirá el Estudio de Bellas Artes

La Junta del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Iowa City llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir una presentación del Estudio de Bellas Artes. No se esperan votos ni decisiones; esta es una sesión solo de discusión. La reunión se llevará a cabo después de la reunión regular de la junta.

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✓ Decidido: Board reviews fine arts assessment and facility recommendations

The Board held a work session to review the FMP Fine Arts Assessment provided by consultant Duane VanHemert. The session included discussions on suggested improvements and long-term recommendations for City, Liberty, and West High Schools. No formal actions were decided.

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Iowa City Community School District Board Work Session Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, April 22, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, April 23, 2025   Members Present: Molly Abraham, Charlie Eastham, Shawn Eyestone, Jayne Finch, Mitch Lingo, Ruthina Malone, Lisa Williams Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Curt Pratt, Chief Operating Officer; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary; Duane VanHemert, Consultant       A. Opening   President Malone called the meeting to order at 8:34 pm.   B. Discussion   Fine Arts Study   Van Hemert provided the FMP Fine Arts Assessment.   OPN Recommendations by School City High Suggested Improvements Stage rigging and curtain upgrades & repairs Lighting replacement & upgrades Technology replacement & upgrades Stage floor repairs HVAC and acoustic improvements Improve auditorium & music support spaces Refurbish little theater ADA improvements Long-Term Recommendations Second band room with taller ceilings Additional instrument storage Dedicated music education space Expand stage depth & wing spa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 15, 2025

Education Committee Meeting

El comité de educación escuchará presentaciones sobre el programa CASL y el despliegue de dispositivos 1:1

El comité elegirá a un presidente, aprobará las actas anteriores y recibirá presentaciones sobre el programa CASL y el modelo de despliegue de dispositivos 1:1. No hay votos vinculantes programados; la reunión es para discusión y recopilación de información.

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✓ Decidido: Director Eastham elected as Education Committee chair

The committee elected a new chair and approved the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. Members received presentations on the CASL cross-curricular program and the 2025-2026 1:1 device deployment model.

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Iowa City Community School District Education Committee Meeting Southeast Middle School 2501 Bradford Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Tuesday, April 15, 2025     Members present: Molly Abraham, Ruthina Malone, Charlie Eastham, Shawn Eyestone, Mitch Lingo, Jayne Finch Also present: Matt Degner, superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schoolsl; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Scott Stimmel, SEMS Science Teacher; Michele Kopecky, SEMS Social Studies Teacher; Emily Dvorak, SEMS Deam of Students; Allison Devries, SEMS Assistant PRincipal; Andrew Fenstermaker, Instructional Tech Coordinator; Patrick Snyder, Curriculum Coordinator     A. Opening   Chair Abraham alled the meeting to order at 4:32 pm.   B. Elect Committee Chair   Director Eastham was elected as the committee chair.    C. Approve Minutes   Motion by Malone, seconded by Eyestone to approve the minutes of the December 17, 2024 Education Committee meeting. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.  Director Lingo arrived at 4:35 pm.   D. Presentation   CASL Program   Stimmel and Kopecky provided an overview of the CASL program. Finch arrived at 4:45 pm.   What is CASL CASL is a cross-curricular program that provid [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 8, 2025

Operations Committee Meeting

El Comité de Operaciones discutirá la remodelación de Horn Elementary y el mural de Keith Haring

El Comité de Operaciones discutirá la remodelación de Horn Elementary, específicamente un mural de Keith Haring. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores y la fijación de la fecha de la próxima reunión. Todos los demás puntos son procedimentales.

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✓ Decidido: Operations Committee approves March 11 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025, meeting. Members discussed the return of the Keith Haring mural to Horn Elementary School following preservation and a loan to the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art.

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Iowa City Community School District Operations Committee Meeting Minutes Horn Elementary School 600 Koser Avenue Iowa City, IA 52246 Tuesday, April 8, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, April 9, 2025   Members present: Ruthina Malone, Charlie Eastham, Molly Abraham, Mirch Lingo Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kristin Cannon, Horn Principal; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary     A. Opening   Malone called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.   B. Approve Minutes   Motion by Abraham, seconded by Eastham to approve the March 11, 2025 minutes. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.   Lingo arrived at 5:02 pm.   C. Discussion Items   Horn Elementary Remodel - Keith Haring Mural   Ramey reported that that the Keith Haring mural was loaned to the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art and has recently been brought back to Horn. The mural was created by Haring at Horn in 1989 after he forged a friendship with the Horn art teacher at the time, Colleen Ernst. The mural was removed due to renovation at Horn and taken to the Stanley Museum for preservation. A company out of New York that preserv [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 8, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

La Junta aprobará acuerdos de inscripción abierta, personal y privacidad de datos

La Junta del Distrito Escolar Comunitario de Iowa City llevará a cabo una reunión regular con una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de actas, cuentas por pagar, cambios de personal, solicitudes de inscripción abierta y varios acuerdos de privacidad de datos estudiantiles (SDPAs) con Follett, Teaching Books, School Specialty y Zaner Bloser. También están programados comentarios públicos y actualizaciones de los representantes estudiantiles y la ICEA.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves consent agenda including personnel changes and project bid dates

The Board approved a consent agenda covering accounts payable, personnel actions, and the scheduling of several public hearings and bid openings. The meeting included reports on cell phone policy effectiveness and special education service delivery models.

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Iowa City Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors - Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, April 8, 2025     Members present:  Ruthina Malone, Charlie Eastham, Lisa Williams, Jayne Finch, Molly Abraham, Mitchell Lingo, Shawn Eyestone Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Lucas Proctor, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Laura Cottrell, Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Success; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Ashley Reedy, Director of Special Education; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary; Nate Klein, Junior Achievement     A. Call to Order   President Malone called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.   B. Opening Activities   President Malone welcomed everyone and introduced those seated at the board table.   C. Public Forum   Student Representative Update   Nicholas T. & Ania N. provided an update on events taking place at City High including spring carnival, Quiz Bowl, spring sports, jazz showcase, choir concert, prom and musical.   ICEA Update   Shutt thanked the Foundation for their Big Idea Hunt stating it shows the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 25, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

La Junta Escolar de Iowa City aprueba contratos de nutrición y fechas de proyectos de instalaciones

La Junta de Directores se reunió para aprobar una agenda de consentimiento que incluye renovaciones de proveedores y asuntos de personal. La junta también programó audiencias públicas y aperturas de licitaciones para dos proyectos de escuelas primarias.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves Operations Life Cycle Budget and student-related policies

The Board of Directors approved the Operations Life Cycle Budget and five policies regarding student expression, transfers, and restraint. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, open enrollments, and various vendor contracts.

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Iowa City Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors - Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, March 25, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Thursday, March 27, 2025   Members present:  Charlie Eastham, Jayne Finch, Molly Abraham, Mitchell Lingo, Shawn Eyestone Members absent: Ruthina Malone, Lisa Williams Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Laura Cottrell, Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Success; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Brady Shutt, ICEA President Kim Colvin, Board Secretary; Theresa Kirkman, Twain Elementary Principal; Betsy Slaughter, Twain ELL Teacher; Yasmin Zakhour, Twain ELL Teacher; Kara Belk, Twain ELL Teacher     A. Call to Order   Vice President Abraham called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm.   B. Opening Activities   Vice President Abraham welcomed everyone and introduced those seated at the board table.   C. Public Forum   Education Showcase   Twain Elementary provided the Education Showcase that featured a new ELL model utilized at their building. Kirkman, Slaughter, Zakhour and Belk provided the overview of the program including the impact and benefits.    Community Comment   There was none.   D. Agend [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 25, 2025

Policy & Governance Committee Meeting

El comité revisa la inscripción abierta, la expresión estudiantil y las políticas de restricción

El Comité de Política y Gobernanza del Distrito Escolar Comunitario de Iowa City se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 25 de febrero de 2025 y revisar varias políticas de las series 500 y 600. Las políticas bajo revisión incluyen las transferencias de inscripción abierta, la expresión y publicación estudiantil, las entrevistas realizadas por agencias externas y la restricción física y el aislamiento de estudiantes. Esta es una revisión de comité que informa la acción futura de la junta, no una decisión final.

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✓ Decidido: Committee reviews education and student conduct policy updates

The committee reviewed edits to the 600 series Education Program policies and the 500 series policies. The 600 series policies were moved to the board agenda for first reading, while the 500 series policies were moved for board approval.

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Iowa City Community School District Policy & Governance Committee Meeting Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N Dodge Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Tuesday, March 25, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, March 26, 2025   Members present: Lisa Williams, Shawn Eyestone, Charlie Eastham Also present: Molly Abraham, Board Member; Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary   A. Opening   Chair Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.   B. Approve Minutes   Motion by Eastham, seconded by Eyestone to approve the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.   C. Policy Review   600 Series Policies - Education Program   The committee reviewed the 600 policies. Edits included:   600.G1 – Goals and Objectives: Changed from listing goals and objectives to stating  “as reflected in the District Strategic Plan and Portrait of a Graduate.”  Both are linked in the policy. 603.1 -Basic Instruction Programs: Changes in Fine Arts units from 3 to 2 and Foreign Language units from 4 to 2 605.3E4 – Request to Prohibit a Student from Checking Out specific Library Materials - New policy 605.6 – Internet Appropriate Use: Language added that student [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 25, 2025

Special Board Meeting - Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy FY26

Audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de recaudación de impuestos sobre la propiedad para el año fiscal 2026

La Junta del Distrito Escolar Comunitario de Iowa City llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de recaudación de impuestos sobre la propiedad para el año fiscal 2026. La junta fijó la fecha de la audiencia para el 11 de marzo de 2025, y el aviso fue publicado el 7 de marzo de 2025. No se han programado otros asuntos para esta reunión especial.

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✓ Decidido: Board held public hearing on proposed FY26 property tax levy

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the Proposed Property Tax Levy FY26. No public comments were recorded. No formal vote on the levy was taken during this meeting.

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Iowa City Community school District Special Board Meeting - Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy FY26 Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, March 25, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, March 26, 2025   Members present: Molly Abraham, Charlie Eastham, Shawn Eyestone, Jayne Finch, Mitch Lingo Members absent: Ruthna Malone, Lisa Williams Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Laura Cottrell, Executive Director of Educational Services & Student Sucess; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Bray Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin Board Secretary     A. Opening   Vice President Abraham called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.   B. Public Hearing - Proposed Property Tax Levy FY26   The public Hearing on the Proposed Property Tax Levy FY26 opened at 6:00 pm and Finch read the public hearing statement. There were no comments from the public. The public hearing closed at 6:02 pm.    C. Adjourn   Motion by Finch, seconded by Eastham to adjourn. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 6:02 pm.       __________________________________        __________________________ Molly Abraham, Board Vice President                 Kim Colvin, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 11, 2025

Board of Directors Closed Session: Iowa Code Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j)

La Junta entra en sesión cerrada para discusión de bienes raíces

La Junta de Directores del Distrito Escolar Comunitario de Iowa City está llevando a cabo una sesión cerrada bajo el Código de Iowa 21.5(1)(j) para discutir la compra o venta de bienes raíces. La reunión es enteramente procedimental y no tiene puntos de acción pública.

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✓ Decidido: Board held closed session to discuss real estate transactions

The Board of Directors met in a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open minutes.

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Iowa City Community School District Board Closed Session Meeting - Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) Minutes Educational Services Center - Room 105 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, March 11, 2025     Members present: Molly Abraham, Charlie Eastham Shawn Eyestone, Jayne Finch, Mitch Lingo, Ruthina Malone, Lisa Williams Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary       Malone called the meeting to order at 7:58 pm.   Motion by Abraham, seconded by Eyestone to enter closed session in accordance with Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property. The minutes and the audio recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction is completed.    Aye: Abraham, Eastham, Eyestone, Malone, Williams, Finch, Lingo Nay: None   The Board entered closed session at 5:30 pm.   The Board returned to open session at 5:54 pm.   Motion by Williams, seconded by Eyestone to adjourn. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 5:54 pm.         __________________ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 11, 2025

Operations Committee Meeting

El Comité de Operaciones discutirá la RFP de transporte estudiantil

El Comité de Operaciones discutirá una Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP) para los servicios de transporte estudiantil. La agenda incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y la fijación de la fecha de la próxima reunión. Este es principalmente un punto de discusión sin decisiones programadas.

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✓ Decidido: Operations Committee recommends awarding transportation contract to Iowa Central

The committee reviewed a transportation RFP and found that Iowa Central was the only formal bidder. The committee will recommend the board award the contract to Iowa Central, which includes moderate cost increases and the elimination of middle school shuttle double loops.

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Iowa City Community School District Operations Committee Meeting Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, March 11, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, March 12, 2025   Members Present: Mitch Lingo, Molly Abraham, Lisa Williams Also present: Charlie Eastham, Board Member, Ruthina Malone, Board Member; Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Esme Davis, Transportation Manager; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary   A. Opening   Chair Lingo called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.   B. Approve Minutes   Motion by Abraham, seconded by Wiliams to approve the February 11, 2025 minutes. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.   C. Discussion Items   Transportation RFP   Kurth provided an overview of the transportation RFP.    Overview of the RFP Process The goal of the RFP process was to secure a provider that meets the district's operational needs while improving efficiency and collaboration with staff. Interest expressed by three transportation service providers but only one formal bid was received [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 11, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

La Junta votará sobre el aumento de las tarifas de autobús de pago a $675

La Junta de Directores del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Iowa City votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye el aumento de las tarifas de autobús de pago para 2025-2026 de $650 a $675, la programación de una audiencia pública el 25 de marzo sobre la propuesta de recaudación de impuestos sobre la propiedad para el FY26, la aprobación de una orden de cambio de $115,000 para la mitigación de asbesto en Hills Elementary y la autorización de un acuerdo de consultoría para capacitación en coaching cognitivo.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves student policies, 100-series updates, and transportation RFP

The Board approved several policy updates and a transportation RFP. A consent agenda was passed covering personnel changes, open enrollments, and various fund payments. A public hearing for the FY26 proposed property tax levy was scheduled for March 25, 2025.

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Iowa City Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, March 11, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, March 12, 2025   Members present:  Ruthina Malone, Charlie Eastham, Lisa Williams, Jayne Finch, Molly Abraham, Mitchell Lingo, Shawn Eyestone Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of secondary Schools; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Nick Proud, Chief Financial Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Brady Shutt, ICE President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary     A. Call to Order   President Malone called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.   B. Opening Activities   President Malone welcomed everyone and introduced those seated at the board table.   C. Public Forum   Student Representative Update   Naomi provided an update on events taking place at Liberty High including dance marathon, show choir, girls basketball, jazz ensemble, swim team, and mock trial.   Moustafa and Grae provided an update on events taking place at West High including study sessions for finals, movie night on Trojan Field, pancake day, Community Inclusion Club, and the talent show.    Nicholas and An [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 25, 2025

Teacher Quality Committee Meeting

El Comité de Calidad Docente revisa el desarrollo profesional y los planes de TQ

El comité está discutiendo el desarrollo de planes de Calidad Docente (TQ) a nivel colaborativo, de edificio y de distrito. La reunión incluye una revisión de las finalizaciones de proyectos y una sesión informativa sobre la planificación del distrito para 2024-2025.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Board of Directors Exempt Session: Negotiations

La Junta inicia una sesión de negociaciones cerrada

La Junta de Directores del Distrito Escolar Comunitario de Iowa City se reúne en una sesión exenta cerrada para negociaciones con organizaciones de empleados, según lo permitido bajo el Capítulo 20.17(3) del Código de Iowa. No hay asuntos públicos ni decisiones en la agenda.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Policy & Governance Committee Meeting

El Comité revisará las políticas estudiantiles y generales del distrito

El Comité de Política y Gobernanza se reunirá para revisar las políticas de la Serie 500 relacionadas con los estudiantes y las actualizaciones de las políticas de la Serie 100. El comité también votará para aprobar las actas de la reunión del 28 de enero de 2025.

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✓ Decidido: Committee reviews student policies and requests administrative updates

The Policy & Governance Committee reviewed the 500 series student policies. Administration will review policies 502.3, 502.9, and 503.6 for suggested changes and return them to the committee. The committee also noted that updates to 100 series policies consisted of name changes.

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Iowa City Community School District Policy & Governance Committee Meeting Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, February 25, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, February 26, 2025   Members present: Shawn Eyestone, Charlie Eastham, Lisa Williams Also present: Molly Abraham, Board Member; Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary   A. Opening   Chair Williams called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.   B. Approve Minutes     Motion by Eastham, seconded by Eyestone to approve the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.   C. Policy Review     500 Series Policies - Students   Ramey pointed out that policies 503.5, 503.6, 503.6E1 and 503.6R1 pertaining to seclusion and restraint were edited to reflect what is in practice regarding physical spaces. The committee reviewed the 500 series policies and had the following inquiries:   502.9 - Interview of Students by Outside Agencies Last sentence of the policy needs to be reviewed for accuracy. 501.15 - Open Enrollment Transfe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 25, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

La Junta celebra audiencia pública sobre el proyecto de mejoras del campo de Mercer Park

La Junta celebrará una audiencia pública sobre los planes para el 2025 Mercer Park Field Improvements Project, con ofertas que vencen el 11 de marzo. La agenda de consentimiento incluye un acuerdo 28E con la City of Iowa City para el uso continuo de Mercer Field ($5,000), una orden de cambio para las mejoras de la acera y tormentas de Lucas Elementary ($6,970), y aprobaciones para personal, cuentas por pagar e inscripción abierta. El Item 7 (Appendix 9), que cubre actualizaciones de proyectos de capital y solicitudes de aprobación, fue retirado de la agenda de consentimiento y aprobado por separado.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves $7.58M budget proposal for dropout prevention program

The Board approved a budget request for the 2025-2026 Dropout Prevention Program. The board also approved a consent agenda including accounts payable and personnel changes, and held a public hearing for the Mercer Park Field Improvements Project.

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Iowa City Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors - Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, February 25, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, February 26, 2025   Members present:  Ruthina Malone, Charlie Eastham, Lisa Williams, Jayne Finch, Molly Abraham, Mitchell Lingo, Shawn Eyestone Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Laura Cottrell, Director of Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Kate Callahan, Director of Student Services; Ben Grimm, Grounds Manager; Kara Prantner,  Student Services Senior Specialist; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary     A. Call to Order   President Malone called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.   B. Opening Activities   President Malone welcomed everyone and introduced those seated at the board table.   C. Public Forum   Education Showcase   Coralville Central highlighted a partnership they have with Bikers for Backpacks which provides school supplies and backpacks for students.    Community Comment   There was none.    D. Agenda A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 18, 2025

Education Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

Reunión del comité de educación cancelada para el 18 de febrero

Esta reunión del Comité de Educación del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Iowa City ha sido cancelada. No se llevó a cabo ningún asunto.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Operations Committee Meeting

El Comité de Operaciones discutirá la ciberseguridad

El Comité de Operaciones del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Iowa City llevará a cabo una reunión el 11 de febrero de 2025. La agenda incluye un punto de discusión sobre ciberseguridad. Otros puntos son procedimentales: convocatoria al orden, aprobación de las actas del 14 de enero y fijación de la fecha de la próxima reunión.

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✓ Decidido: Operations Committee approves January meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of a cybersecurity update provided by CFO Adam Kurth.

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Iowa City Community School District Operations Committee Meeting Educational Services Center 1725 N Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52246 Tuesday, February 11, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, February 12, 2025   Members present: Molly Abraham, Mitch Lingo, Ruthina Malone Also present: Charlie Eastham, Board Member; Matt Degner, Superintendent; Adam Kurth Chief Financial Officer; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools, Nick Proud, Chief Human Resource Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Brad Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary     A. Opening   Chair Lingo called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.   B. Approve Minutes   Motion by Malone, seconded by Abraham to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2025 meeting. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.   C. Discussion Items   Cybersecurity   Kurth provided a cybersecurity update. He stated this is critical work protecting the district and much of the information is confidential for security reasons.   Overview, Implementation & Development Plan first presented to the board in 2023 Implementation of vCISO, unified management, multiple specific improvements Funded largely through SAVE Insurance requirements increase annually No significant cybersecuri [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 11, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

La Junta aprobará la agenda de consentimiento con proyectos de instalaciones y acuerdos de privacidad de datos

La Junta de Directores del Distrito Escolar de la Comunidad de Iowa City considerará la aprobación de la agenda de consentimiento, que incluye cuentas por pagar, cambios de personal, inscripción abierta, acuerdos de privacidad de datos para Packback e IXL, y una fecha de audiencia pública para las mejoras del campo de Mercer Park. También se ha programado una audiencia pública para el Court Street Project.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves Court Street Project and updates employee policies

The Board approved a resolution for the Court Street Project and updated several employee-related policies. Members also reviewed a quarterly financial report and a 10-year enrollment projection indicating a projected decrease in students.

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Iowa City Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, February 11, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Thursday, February 13, 2025   Members present:  Ruthina Malone, Charlie Eastham, Lisa Williams, Jayne Finch, Molly Abraham, Mitchell Lingo, Shawn Eyestone Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Jeff Barnes, Director of Facilities Management; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary     A. Call to Order   President Malone called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.   B. Opening Activities   President Malone welcomed everyone and introduced those seated at the board table.    C. Public Forum   Student Representative Update   Nicholas T. provided an update on events taking place at City High including Robotics, Speech, Dance Marathon, Mock Trial, 4th Avenue Jazz,  Band All State Musicians, new student dance team Sisters in Soul, City High Dance Team, bowling, wrestling, yearbook staff, senior night, and spring carnival.    Elaina M. provided an update on events taking place [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 28, 2025

Policy & Governance Committee Meeting

El comité de políticas revisa las políticas de empleados y las actualizaciones de IASB

El Comité de Política y Gobernanza se reunirá para elegir un presidente, aprobar las actas anteriores y revisar varias políticas relacionadas con los empleados, incluidas las de la Serie 400 y múltiples actualizaciones de políticas de muestra de IASB. También discutirán políticas sobre la capacitación de desarrollo de los miembros de la junta y la compensación. No se esperan decisiones finales a nivel de comité.

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✓ Decidido: Committee reviews employee policies and board member reimbursement

The Policy & Governance Committee reviewed updates to the 400 Series employee policies, including cell phone use and arrest notifications. The committee also reviewed changes to board member compensation and expenses to align with employee travel reimbursement.

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Iowa City community School District Policy & Governance Committee Meeting Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, January 28, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Monday, February 3, 2025   Members present: Charlie Eastham, Shawn Eyestone, Lisa Williams Also present: Molly Abraham, Board Member; Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary   A. Opening   Superintendent Degner called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.   B. Elect Committee Chair   Director William was elected committee chair.   C. Approve Minutes   Motion by Eastham, seconded by Eyestone to approve the October 22, 2024 minutes. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.   D. Policy Review   400 Series Policies - Employees   The 400 policies were reviewed by the Policy & Governance Committee. Changes include:   401.12 - Employee Cell Phone Policy - Changing to mirror what is said for students related to instructional time and give some caveat other than authorized by the administrator for educational purposes. 401.17 - Notification of Arrest, Criminal Charges, or Abuse Complaints - New policy: State of Iowa has a law in place that says we have to notify if one of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 28, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

La junta votará sobre la oferta de $169,500 para un recolector de polvo para South East Middle School

La junta considerará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de una oferta baja de $169,500 de The Prull Group para un sistema de recolección de polvo en South East Middle School. Otros puntos de consentimiento incluyen cuentas por pagar, cambios de personal, inscripción abierta, un MOU con Open Road Driving para educación vial y un acuerdo con Iowa Valley RC&D para sesiones de aprendizaje experiencial. La reunión también presenta una muestra educativa de Horn Elementary sobre celebraciones culturales y un período de comentarios públicos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves over $2M in accounts payable and personnel changes

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including multiple fund payments and personnel actions. Public hearings were held for roof replacement projects at West High School, Horn Elementary, and Wood Elementary. The board also reviewed employee policies and board member compensation.

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Iowa City Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors - Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, January 28, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Monday, February 3, 2025   Members present:  Ruthina Malone, Charlie Eastham, Lisa Williams, Jayne Finch, Molly Abraham, Mitchell Lingo, Shawn Eyestone Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Laura Cottrell, Director of Diversity & Cultural Responsiveness; Adam Kurth, Chief Financial Officer; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Jeff Barnes, Director of Facilities Management; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary; Kristin Cannon, Horn Elementary Principal; Liz Willmore, horn Elementary ELL Teacher; Stacey Alfaro, Horn Elementary ELL Teacher; Stacey Cavey, Horn Elementary ELL Teacher     A. Call to Order   President Malone called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.   B. Opening Activities   President Malone welcomed everyone and introduced those seated at the board table.   C. Public Forum   Education Showcase   Cannon introduced Willmore, Alfaro and Cavey who provided a presentation on the October 2024 International Week held at Horn Elementary.   Community Comment   There was none.    D. Agenda Approv [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 21, 2025

Education Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

Reunión del Comité de Educación cancelada

La reunión del Comité de Educación del 21 de enero de 2025 ha sido cancelada. No se llevarán a cabo decisiones ni discusiones.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors - Amended

La junta aprueba la agenda de consentimiento con personal, facturas y acuerdos de privacidad

La junta aprobó una agenda de consentimiento que incluyó cuentas por pagar del 17 de diciembre al 7 de enero, cambios de personal, artículos de inscripción abierta y acuerdos de privacidad de datos para Delta Math y Cengage Learning (MindTap y National Geographic REACH). También aprobaron un nuevo acuerdo de transporte interinstitucional de McKinney-Vento con el Marshalltown Community School District para apoyar a estudiantes que experimentan falta de vivienda. La reunión comenzó con actualizaciones de los representantes estudiantiles y de la Iowa City Education Association.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves multi-million dollar accounts payable and facility projects

The Board of Directors approved a comprehensive consent agenda including various fund payments, personnel changes, and roof replacement bid dates. The board also approved an underground easement for Quest Corporation.

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Iowa City Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, January 14, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, January 15, 2025   Members present:  Ruthina Malone, Charlie Eastham, Lisa Williams, Jayne Finch, Molly Abraham, Mitchell Lingo, Shawn Eyestone Also present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools: Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools: Laura Cottrell, Executive Director of Diversity & Cultural Responsiveness; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Jeff Barnes, Director of Facilities Management; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary       A. Call to Order   President Malone called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.   B. Opening Activities   President Malone welcomed everyone and introduced those seated at the board table.   C. Public Forum   Student Representative Update   Nicholas T. & Ania N. provided an update of events taking place at City High including debate state champions, 4th Avenue show choir, SEBA, Student Senate hunger drive, journalism, Model UN, 1,050 students on honor roll, girl's bowling, girls basketball, Robotics, wrestling and orchest [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 14, 2025

Operations Committee Meeting

Comité de Operaciones para discutir espacios al aire libre

El Comité de Operaciones del Distrito Escolar Comunitario de Iowa City se reunirá para elegir un presidente, aprobar las actas del 8 de octubre de 2024 y discutir espacios al aire libre, incluida una presentación de operaciones del terreno. La reunión es procedimental con un solo tema de discusión sustantiva.

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✓ Decidido: Mitch Lingo elected as Operations Committee chair

The committee elected a new chair and approved the minutes from October 8, 2024. The meeting primarily consisted of a presentation on the district's outdoor spaces, including grounds maintenance, playground upgrades, and athletic field conditions.

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Iowa City Community School District Operations Committee Meeting Minutes Educational Services Center 1725 N. Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Tuesday, January 14, 2025   Generated by Kim Colvin on Wednesday, January 15, 2025   Members present: Ruthina Malone, Molly Abraham, Mitch Lingo Also present: Charlie Eastham, Board Director; Matt Degner, Superintendent: Chace Ramey, Deputy Superintendent; Nick Proud, Chief Human Resources Officer; Eliza Proctor, Executive Director of Elementary Schools; Lucas Ptacek, Executive Director of Secondary Schools; Kristin Pedersen, Director of Community Relations; Jeff Barnes, Director of Facilities Management; Ben Grimm, Grounds Manager; Jarod Tylee, Crafts Manager; Brady Shutt, ICEA President; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary     A. Opening   Malone called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.   B. Elect Committee Chair   Lingo was elected as committee chair.    C. Approve Minutes   Motion by Malone, seconded by Abraham to approve the October 8, 2024 minutes. All were in favor and the minutes were approved.    D. Discussion Items   Outdoor Spaces   Grimm provided an outdoor spaces presentation.   Grounds Maintenance District approach includes Principles of Universal Design 4 Separate maintenance Levels Extensions of the classroom (Lab Spaces) Two Categories Hardscapes and Softs [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]