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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF LINN, STATE OF IOWA

Educational Leadership and Support Center, Board Room

Monday, August 26, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE Nancy Humbles, President; Directors Gary Anhalt, Jennifer Borcherding, Rafael Jacobo, Kristin Janssen, John Laverty, and Mary Meisterling. Also present: Noreen Bush, Eric Christenson, Laurel Day, Rod Dooley, David Nicholson, Akwi Nji, Linda Noggle, Wendy Parker, Cynthia Phillips, John Rice, and Adam Zimmermann. President Humbles called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was recommended that the agenda of Monday, August 26, 2019 Board of Education Regular

Meeting/Work Session be approved as set forth, and that each item is considered ready for discussion and/or action.

Upon motion by Director John Laverty, and second by Director Gary Anhalt, the Board approved the agenda of Monday, August 12, 2019 Regular Board Meeting/Work Session and that each item is considered ready for discussion and/or action.

Record of the roll call vote was: Ayes: Directors Anhalt, Borcherding, Humbles, Jacobo, Janssen, Laverty, and Meisterling. Nays: None.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Superintendent Bush highlighted some of the events from our First Day of the 2019-2020 School Year and provided an update on the District’s implementation of Infinite Campus – our new student information system. She spoke about “McKinley Matters” which is a new series launched by The Gazette. Lastly, she celebrated the recent announcement of Johnson STEAM Academy’s named as one of the nation’s best magnet schools. BOARD REPORTS None to Report COMMUNICATIONS, DELEGATIONS, AND PETITIONS McCord, Rita, 5040 Willowbend Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, teacher transient LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP BA-20-060 Update – New Elementary School (Noreen Bush/Dave Nicholson)

Administration provided an update on the new elementary school project including timelines. Representatives from the District’s architecture firm, OPN Architects, were also present. Information Item.

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CONSENT AGENDA BA-20-000/03 Minutes – Regular Meeting on August 12, 2019 (Laurel Day) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on August 12, 2019. BA-20-001/03 Approval of Claims Report – July 2019 (David Nicholson) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Claims Report and ratify

the list of paid bills and payrolls for the period ending July 31, 2019. BA-20-002/03 Activity Fund Financial Report – June 2019 Restated (David Nicholson) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Restated Activity Fund

Financial Report for the period ended June 30, 2019. BA-20-002/04 Activity Fund Financial Report – July 2019 (David Nicholson) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Activity Fund Financial

Report for the period ended July 31, 2019. BA-20-004/03 Statement of Receipts, Disbursements, and Cash Balances Report – July 2019

(David Nicholson) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Statement of Receipts,

Disbursements, and Cash Balances Report for the month of July 2019. BA-20-005/03 Investments Report – July 2019 (David Nicholson)

The Investments Report summarized investment transactions for the month of July 2019.

Investments purchased during the month totaled $25,562,536.58, and investments redeemed during the month totaled $27,280,417.00. The current interest rate for US Bank is 2.19%, in comparison to 1.00% at US Bank in July 2018. The interest rate for ISJIT CDs for July 2019 was 2.28%. Information Item.

BA-20-009/03 Personnel Report (Linda Noggle)

APPOINTMENTS - SALARIED STAFF

Name Salary

Placement

Assignment Effective

Date

Breeden, Miranda $71,200.00 Mental Health Therapist 08/12/2019

Polk Alternative Center

Brown, Dominique $47,638.00 Engagement Specialist 08/16/2019

McKinley

Gallaway, Dawn $59,900.00 Kindergarten 08/12/2019

Nixon

Gibson, Bethany $45,450.00 ECSE 08/19/2019

Harrison

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Harrison, Emily $49,643.00 Mental Health Therapist 8/15/2019 Elementary CITE - Harrison

Mosbeck, Dania $52,300.00 Strat II (Autism) 8/12/2019 Washington

Ortega, Richard $59,900.00 ELL 8/21/2019 McKinley

Rickels, Sydney $45,450.00 5th Grade 8/16/2019 Harrison

Ryan, Sharon $45,450.00 Kindergarten 8/22/2019 Erskine

Swanson, Alyssa $45,450.00 4th Grade 8/15/2019 Truman

Tilahun, Lemi $50,750.00 School Community Coordinator 8/14/2019 Hoover

Uhrich, Mark $52,300.00 Physical Education 8/19/2019 Washington

Vanscoy, Jennifer $60,300.00 Mental Health Therapist 8/16/2019 Harrison Connections

Williams-Henderson, Annette $69,000.00 Mental Health Therapist 8/14/2019 Polk Alternative Center

GRANTING LEAVES OF ABSENCE - SALARIED STAFF

Name Type of Leave Assignment Effective

Date

Ford, Karin Personal Behavior Disorder 2019-2020 Polk Alternative School Year

RESIGNATIONS - SALARIED STAFF

Name Reason Assignment Effective

Date

Crawley, Anthony Personal MN Track 8/20/2019 Harding

Gee, Lori Personal Engagement Specialist 8/16/2019 Polk Alternative

Graff, Charles Personal MN Tennis HD 8/1/2019 Washington

Heitland, Drew Personal MN Basketball 8/12/2019 Kennedy

Johnson, Larry Personal Engagement Specialist 9/2/19 Jefferson

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Mikkola, Kaitlin Personal 5th Grade 08/12/2019 Harrison

Oxley, Breanna Personal WM Basketball / Volleyball 8/12/2019 Roosevelt

Santee, Leslie Personal MN / WM Swim Asst 8/12/2019 Jefferson

York, Chris Personal MN / WM Swim Asst 8/12/2019 Jefferson

York, Ryan Personal MN / WM Swim HD 8/12/2019 Jefferson

NON-RENEWAL OF CONTRACT - SALARIED STAFF

Name

Assignment Effective

Date

Zahn, Thomas

Football Asst 8/20/2019 Kennedy

APPOINTMENTS - HOURLY STAFF

Name Salary

Placement

Assignment Effective

Date

Barnes, Candra $12.10 Para 08/21/2019

Grant

Battle, Jeweliannah $16.53 Custodian 08/21/2019

ELSC

Benedict-Barbian, Amanda $22.33 Registration Coordinator 08/19/2019

ELSC

Brejcha, Rachel $12.10 Para 8/21/2019

Hoover

Bren, Tim $18.38 Bus Driver 8/14/2019 ELSC

Burkhart, Michelle $13.87 Clerk Typist 08/21/2019

Kennedy

Carlson, Maaliyah $12.10 Para 08/21/2019

Van Buren

Cerka, McLaylia $12.10 Para 08/21/2019

Taft

Clapp, Abigail $12.10 Para 08/21/2019

Nixon

Clark, Alivia $12.10 Para 08/19/2019

Harrison

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Cunningham, Traci $12.10 Para 08/21/2019

Harrison Connections

Cummings, Janice $13.93 Bus Attendant 08/19/2019

ELSC

Dighton, Glenn $18.38 Bus Driver 08/19/2019

ELSC

Douglas, Christa $14.04 Para 08/21/2019

Viola Gibson

Franks, Shayna $12.10 ECSE 08/19/2019

Viola Gibson

Fox, Alex $18.68 Behavior Tech 8/16/2019

Arthur

Gatto. Marcia $12.00 Para 8/22/2019 Taft

Green, Kallie $18.68 Behavior Tech 8/16/2019 Grant Wood Elementary

Gosch, Jane $12.59 Para 8/19/2019 Taylor

Hagen, Joy $13.20 Para 8/21/2019 Van Buren

Hensley, Michele $14.79 Para 8/21/2019 Harding

Hernandez, Christy $12.10 Para 8/21/2019

Kennedy

Hill, Renee $12.10 Job Coach (Para) 8/20/2019 ELSC

Hunter, Beverly $12.14 Food Service Asst 8/13/2019 Jefferson

Hartje, Wendy $13.96 Cashier 8/15/2019 Erskine

Johnston, Olivia $13.20 Para 8/19/2019 Grant

Klein, Christian $16.53 Custodian Floater 8/15/2019 ELSC

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Koffron, Ashley $13.96 Cashier 8/20/2019 Washington

Kruger, Ashley $13.96 Cashier 8/12/2019 Jefferson

Kuehl, Makayla $12.10 Para 8/21/2019 Wright

Love, Nickol $12.14 Food Service Asst 8/20/2019 Jefferson

Lucas, LeAnna $13.93 Bus Attendant 8/12/2019 ELSC

Mackey, Keri $12.14 Food Service Asst 8/20/2019 Wilson

Matis, Vanessa $18.68 Behavior Tech 8/20/2019 Coolidge

McCright, Kathleen $12.10 Para 8/21/2019 Nixon

McEniry, Mary $14.24 Para 8/13/2019 Jefferson

McGee, Tamara $13.46 Para 8/12/2019 Cleveland

Meier, Helen $13.96 Cashier 8/13/2019 Jefferson

Morgan, Sharlene $13.93 Bus Attendant 8/19/2019 ELSC

Morgan, Theresa $14.15 Attendance Secretary 8/21/2019 Jefferson

Moore, Beverly $12.14 Food Service Asst 8/13/2019 Jefferson

Murphy, Bailey $18.68 Behavior Tech 08/12/2019 Taylor

Murphy, Dakota $20.47 Mechanic 08/12/2019 ELSC

Nyandwi, Consolata $12.14 Food Service Asst 8/20/2019 Franklin

OHara-Hoyle, Kaylie $12.10 Para 08/21/2019 Taylor

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Orsini, Angel $13.83 Para 08/15/2019 Hiawatha

Papini, Nicole $12.35 Para 08/19/2019 Truman

Parrott, Tracee $12.10 Para 08/19/2019 Taft

Plump, Melanie $13.96 Cashier 8/20/2019 Jefferson

Reed, Crystal $14.24 Para 8/22/2019 Taylor

Richter, Agnieszka $13.20 Para 8/19/2019 Pierce

Risting, Jennifer $14.93 Secondary Cook 8/14/2019 McKinley

Rivera, Lisa $12.14 Food Service Asst 8/20/2019 Kennedy

Schirm, Rebecca $13.93 Bus Attendant 08/19/2019 ELSC

Schlabaugh, Zachary $14.04 Para 08/14/2019 Polk Alternative Center

Smith, Steven $14.04 Para Franklin 08/15/2019 Franklin

Spicer, Ashli $12.10 Para 8/13/2019 Wright

Spores, Kasey $25.46 Special Services Nurse 08/19/2019 Jefferson

Truitt, Rachel $12.14 Food Service Asst 8/14/2019 Grant Wood

Vail, Vicke $13.93 Bus Attendant 08/12/2019 ELSC

Viall, Sara $13.96 Cashier 8/16/2019 ARthur

Voelker, Breck $12.10 Para 08/21/2019 Taylor

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Williams, Cindy $13.93 Bus Attendant 08/19/2019 ELSC

Wiederin, Lisa $14.24 Para 08/14/2019 Coolidge

Yamba, Yambert $14.04 Para 08/21/2019 Hoover

Zahradnik, Karla $14.15 Media Secretary 08/13/2019 Wright

CHANGE OF GRADE/POSITION - HOURLY STAFF

Name Salary

Placement

Assignment Effective

Date

Ellis, Don $18.76 Grounds Maintenace 8/13/2019 Kingston Stadium

Fox, Alex $18.68 Behavior Tech 8/22/2019 Grant

Jaeger, Leesa $12.24 Para 8/22/2019 Polk Alternative

Kirby, Carolyn $14.51 Para 8/22/2019 Viola Gibson

McHenry, Rebekah $18.68 Behavior Tech 8/22/2019 Viola Gibson

McLaud, Katherine $18.45 Site Director 8/12/2019 5 Seasons Day Care/ Viola Gibson

Rasmussen, Kristi $18.76 Para 8/22/2019 Taft

RESIGNATIONS - HOURLY STAFF

Name Reason Assignment Effective

Date

Clark, Jessica Personal Food Service Asst 8/7/2019 Kennedy

Drexler, Tamanda Personal Food Service Asst 8/9/2019 Kennedy

Hermanson, Hubert Personal Bus Attendant 6/6/2019 ELSC

Hill, Kimberly Personal Food Service Asst 7/16/2019 Madison

Jennings, Michael Personal Bus Driver 06/06/2019 ELSC

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Kelley, Shelbi Personal Paraprofessional 8/16/2019 Taylor

Neuendorf, April Personal Cashier 8/15/2019 McKinley

McGee, Tamara Personal Paraprofessional 10/11/2019 Cleveland

McLaughlin, Kamry Personal Paraprofessional 8/12/2019 Elementary Connections

Naaktgeboren, Collin Personal Custodian II Floater 07/26/2019 ELSC

Neuberger, Ryan Personal Bus Attendant 6/6/2019 ELSC

Paulsen, Bradley Personal Paraprofessional 08/05/2019 Washington

Rizer, Cherilyn Personal Health Secretary 08/02/2019 Viola Gibson

Taylor, Keira Personal Bus Attendant 06/06/2019 ELSC

Tijerina, Amy Personal Childcare Professional 8/15/2019 Collins Aerospace

Weber, Laura Personal Behavior Technician 06/06/2019 ELSC

RETIREMENTS - HOURLY STAFF

Name

Assignment Effective

Date

Anderegg, Randy

Paraprofessional 09/30/2019 Coolidge

Barnes, Kerry

Media Secretary 08/23/2019 Washington

O'Neil-Sachtjen, Diane

Paraprofessional 08/06/2019 Johnson

Riniker, Edwin

Bus Attendant 06/06/2019 ELSC

Smith, Karlene

Paraprofessional 05/15/2019 Kennedy

Starry, Ann

Bus Driver 06/06/2019 ELSC

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2019 – 2020 Level Changes

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It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Personnel Report.

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BA-20-011/02 Policy Manual – Review & Revisions – Policy 100 “District Legal Status”, Regulations 201.1 “Legal Status of the Board of Directors”, 201.2 “Responsibilities & Authority of Board of Directors”, 201.6 “Conflict of Interest”, 402.5 “Reconsideration of Instructional Materials”, and Procedure 602.4b “In-District Attendance Permits – Special Education” (Noreen Bush/Laurel Day)

The Board of Education reviews policies, regulations and procedures at least once every

five years. Board approval is required for all policies. Administrative regulations and procedures do not require Board approval.

The agenda item included a policy, regulations, and a procedure that have been reviewed

by the Policy Review Committee (PRC). Most proposed revisions are based on changes to state and federal law, current District practice, and to maintain the District’s Policy Manual up to date as required by Iowa Code. The PRC utilizes legal & policy services provided by the Iowa Association of School Boards, National Association of School Boards, including policy primer & on-line sample policy documents. Guidance from District Legal Counsel was sought. Information Item.

BA-20-063 Agreement – Cedar Rapids Community School District and Mary Decker –

2019-2020 School Year (Wendy Parker)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Mary Decker for consulting and support services during the 2019-2020 School Year.

BA-20-064 District Developed Service Delivery Plan for Special Education (Wendy Parker)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the District Developed Service Delivery Plan for Special Education.

BA-20-065 Approval –Franklin Middle School and Polk AEC- Restroom Upgrades Project –

Change Order #2 (Jon Galbraith)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve Change Order #2 to Garling Construction for the Franklin Middle School and Polk AEC- Restroom Upgrades Project.

BA-20-066 Agreement – Cedar Rapids Community School District and U.S. Cellular

Center/VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, LLC. – 2020 High School Graduations (Cynthia Phillips) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the

Cedar Rapids Community School District and the U.S. Cellular Center for the 2020 High School Graduation ceremonies.

Policy Manual #

Title Action

100 District Legal Status Revised

201.1 Legal Status of the Board of Directors Reviewed

201.2 Responsibilities & Authority of the Board of Directors Revised

201.6 Conflict of Interest Revised

402.5 Reconsideration of Instruction Materials Revised

602.4b In-District Permits – Special Education Reviewed

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BA-20-067 Agreement – Cedar Rapids Community School District and Karen L. Smith –

Consulting Services - 2019-2020 School Year (Adam Zimmermann/Stephanie Neff) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Cedar

Rapids Community School District and Karen L. Smith for consulting services during the 2019-2020 School Year.

BA-20-068 Approval – Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) Bond Refinancing

(David Nicholson) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the SAVE Bond Refinancing.

BA-20-069 Fiscal Year 2020 Line Item Budget (David Nicholson)

The District’s Fiscal Year 2020 line item budget was complete and may be accessed via the link “View the 2019-20 budget” under the LINE ITEM BUDGET of the BUDGETING AND FINANCE page:

http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/departments-services/budgeting-and-finance/

Information available includes budget adjustment specifics, basics of Iowa School Finance and long-term financial trend information on all the District's funds. Information Item.

BA-20-070 Final Approval – Franklin Middle School – Geothermal Well Variable Frequency

Drive (VFD) Replacement Project – Certificate of Substantial Completion (Rich Reysack) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion and approve payment of the retainage pay application for the Franklin Middle School – Geothermal Well Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Replacement Project.

BA-20-071 Agreement – Cedar Rapids Community School District and the City of Cedar Rapids- Coolidge Elementary School Property and City Ball Diamonds (Noreen Bush/David Nicholson) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the

Cedar Rapids Community School District and the City of Cedar Rapids related to the new Coolidge Elementary School property and City Ball Diamonds.

BA-20-072 Agreement – Cedar Rapids Community School District and Kirkwood Community

College for Concurrent Enrollment Courses – 2019-2020 School Year (John Rice/Cynthia Phillips) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Kirkwood Community College for Concurrent Enrollment Courses during the 2019-2020 School Year.

BA-20-073 Agreement – Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa Department of Public Health – Iowa Nutrition Network School Grant Program –

2019-2020 School Year (David Nicholson/Stephanie Neff)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the Iowa Department of Public Health for the Iowa Nutrition Network School Grant Program during the 2019-2020 School Year.

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BA-20-074 Agreement – Cedar Rapids Community School District and Base Training Solutions –

Consulting Services - 2019-2020 School Year (Adam Zimmermann/Stephanie Neff)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Cedar Rapids Community School District and Base Training Solutions for the 2019-2020 School Year.

BA-20-075 Memorandum of Understanding – Cedar Rapids Community School District and

Equal Opportunity Schools 2019-2020 School Years (Cynthia Phillips)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Equal Opportunity Schools for consulting services during the 2019-2020 School Year.

BA-20-076 Final Approval – McKinley Middle School - Front Step Repair Project – Certificate of Substantial Completion (Chris Gates)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion and approve payment of the retainage pay application for the McKinley Middle School - Front Step Repair Project.

Record of the roll call vote for items BA-20-000/03, BA-20-001/03, BA-20-002/03, BA-20-002/04, BA-20-004/03, BA-20-009/03, BA-20-063, BA-20-064, BA-20-065, BA-20-066, BA-20-067, BA-20-068, BA-20-070, BA-20-071, BA-20-072, BA-20-073, BA-20-074, BA-20-075, and BA-20-076 was: Ayes: Directors Anhalt, Borcherding, Humbles, Jacobo, Janssen, Laverty, and Meisterling. Nays: None.

CONSENT AGENDA BA-20-008/03 Open Enrollment – Denial 2019-2020 (John Rice) It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Open Enrollment-Denial of

these student(s) commencing with the 2019-2020 school year.

Record of the vote was: Ayes: Directors Anhalt, Humbles, Jacobo, Janssen, Laverty, and Meisterling. Nays: None. Abstain: Director Borcherding.

PUBLIC HEARING @ 5:30 PM BA-20-061 Public Hearing – Sale of Piece of Property – Harrison Elementary School

(Jon Galbraith)

Pursuant to notices published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette, a Public Hearing was held at 5:30 p.m. on August 26, 2019 for the purpose of receiving any objections to granting the sale of the identified portion of property.

Board Secretary Day noted that no correspondence had been received retarding the Sale

of Piece of Property at Harrison Elementary School. After the Board’s consideration of any written or oral objections presented, the appropriate Board action is to consider final approval to the agreement.

No oral or written objections were presented and sustained regarding the Public Hearing Sale of Piece of Property at Harrison Elementary School. Information Item.

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CONSENT AGENDA BA-20-062 Approval – Resolution on Sale of Piece of Property to the City of Cedar Rapids --

Harrison Elementary School (Jon Galbraith)

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the Resolution for the Sale of Property at Harrison Elementary School to the City of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Record of the vote was: Ayes: Directors Anhalt, Borcherding, Humbles, Jacobo, Janssen, Laverty, and Meisterling. Nays: None.

WORK SESSION BA-20-077 Strategic Plan – District Goals and Focus Areas (Noreen Bush)

Superintendent Bush provided an update on the CRCSD 5-year Strategic Plan (2018-2022). Focus areas will include Student Learning, Culture, Workforce, and Systems & Resources. Information Item.

President Humbles departed the meeting at 5:46PM Vice President Meisterling assumed the role of presiding officer for the remainder of the meeting.

SCHOOL BOARD CALENDAR (Dates and times are tentative – please consult with the Board Secretary’s Office for more details)

2019 – AUGUST Monday Aug 26 First Day of Classes CRCSD Early Dismissal 5:00 pm Board Work Session & ELSC, Board Room Regular Meeting 2500 Edgewood Rd NW 2019- SEPTEMBER

Monday Sept 2 Labor Day Holiday Office Closed Monday Sept 9 5:30 pm Board Work Session & ELSC, Board Room

Regular Meeting 2500 Edgewood Rd NW Monday Sept 23 5:30 pm Board Regular Meeting ELSC, Board Room

2500 Edgewood Rd NW 2019- OCTOBER

Monday Oct 14 5:30 pm Board Regular Meeting ELSC, Board Room 2500 Edgewood Rd NW Monday Oct 28 5:30 pm Board Work Session & ELSC, Board Room

Regular Meeting 2500 Edgewood Rd NW

There being no further business, Vice President Meisterling adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m.

By: Laurel Day, Board Secretary

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Board of Education approved Record of Proceedings on September 9, 2019 and I hereby declare these minutes as part of the permanent record of the District. By_______________________________________ Nancy J. Humbles, Board President

ATTEST___________________________________ Laurel A. Day, Board Secretary