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September 2016

From the Desk of Tom Wood,

Superintendent

Emergency Notifications

We have some changes this year regarding emergency

notifications. As always school delays and cancellations can

be found through the usual sources. All delays and closing

information can be found on WOI Channel 5, KCCI Channel

8, WHO Channel 13 and WHO Radio on 1040 AM. In

addition, we will send an email to all parents through our

student information system if there are delays or closings for

weather. Also this year we will continue to use a service to

automatically call all parents using the contact information

provided to the school. The auto calls will go out as soon as

any decisions have been made or messages need to be sent.

Teacher Leadership

We are excited to be implementing our Teacher Leadership

program this year. MStM, along with every school district in

the state, was awarded the grant to place teachers in leadership

positions in order to improve practice and boost student

achievement. Our current focus is on teacher mentors,

curriculum, and model teachers. As we get further along with

this program, additional positions will be added and staffed

with current teachers in order to help us continually improve.

Visiting School

To enhance safety for students and staff, we have begun using

the Raptor Visitor Management System this year. Raptor is a

web-based software application that provides an effective,

efficient method for tracking visitors and managing access to

schools. Raptor replaces paper-based visitor logs, allowing

schools to produce visitor badges, to monitor volunteer hours,

and to electronically check all visitors against public

databases.

We welcome visitors to school. Our goal for these safeguards

is to keep our learning environment and school community as

secure as possible.

When visitors enter a school during school hours and desire

access beyond the front office, they will be asked to present a

valid state-issued ID. This procedure includes all visitors

coming for school activities during the hours school is in

session.

On the first visit to the school, the visitor’s ID will be scanned

into the system and checked against a database. The process is

quick and efficient. Once entry is approved, Raptor will

produce a badge that identifies the visitor, the date and the

purpose of the visit.

The system maintains a record of visitors who have IDs

scanned into the system. On subsequent visits, visitors will

provide their ID, but it will not be necessary for school staff to

scan it. Staff will log them into the system and produce a

visitor’s badge. Upon leaving the building visitors will check

out at the front office; staff will do this electronically for the

visitors.

It is important to note that the Raptor system only scans the

visitor’s name, date of birth and photo for comparison with a

national database of registered sex offenders. It does not

gather any additional visitor data from the driver’s license nor

is the system connected to any other system such as the

Department of Motor Vehicles.

If a visitor does not have identification, administrators have

the discretion to allow the visitor access to the building, but

the visitor may be escorted by a school staff member.

A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our

school and remain in the office or to simply drop off items.

From the Desk of Josh Moser,

Secondary Principal

“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?”

-Lucy Maud Montgomery

Everyone makes mistakes; it is an inevitable and essential part

of life. What makes it essential – at least from my perspective

– is that it is the foundation of true learning. Learning from

experience only happens when one takes the time to reflect on

and think about one’s choices and their consequences. For

example, in retrospect, I should have started writing this

newsletter article a lot earlier than I did. Because of my choice

to wait on writing this, I am now having a negative impact on

others who are waiting for my article in order to put the

newsletter to print. For future newsletter articles, I now know

the importance of writing them sooner rather than later so as to

prevent a) putting others in a bad spot by having to wait for

me; and b) put myself in a bad spot by having to rush the

newsletter writing process.

What makes this whole notion of making mistakes so difficult

to comprehend is we don’t know something is a mistake until

it is too late. We like to think we can prevent certain mistakes

and bad choices, yet it is only after we start to experience the

unpleasant parts of our choices that we recognize they were

not the right choices. Additionally, it is impossible to truly

determine the short- and long-term impacts of any single

choice or decision. Now that we are a few weeks into the new

school year, taking the time to look back at the previous year

is an important part of being able to move forward and learn

from our experiences. It can be as simple as answering these

questions:

1) What did I enjoy the most about last school year?

What can I do this year to keep that going?

2) What did I enjoy the least about last school year?

What can I do to prevent that from happening again

this year?

This is not about dwelling on the past or looking for every

little fault or faltering decision. It is more about improving

one’s overall quality of life and capitalizing on those aspects

that bring us joy while minimizing the negative ones. We can’t

always be ready for all of the decisions one has to make over

the course of a year, and we have to be willing to accept the

reality of our mistakes. For my part as principal, there are

aspects of last year that gave me reason to reflect on and

reexamine some decisions. There are some decisions I should

have made sooner, and others that should have been made

later. That being said, upon some focused reflection and

conversations with others, I can confidently say I have learned

a great deal from my experiences that will aid in future

decision-making.

If we look at Montgomery’s quote again, it is important to see

the inherent optimism in thinking about ―tomorrow.‖ For us

MStM Blue Devils, we can take it to be a reference to this new

school year. It is a challenge to us to see the importance of and

need for a new start today while remembering the lessons of

yesterday. Should we accept this challenge at its fullest, we

can and we will make this the best school year to date.

New Secondary Staff

I am pleased to welcome Mr. John Hansen to the high school

teaching staff as a part-time mathematics instructor. His

teaching assignment includes Algebra I and Consumer Math.

Mr. Hansen retired from the Indianola School District at the

end of the 2014-2015 school year and has been a reliable

substitute for MStM during the 2015-2016 school year. His

many years of experience teaching a wide variety of

mathematics with a focus on student learning will be an asset

to our math department and the District as a whole.

From the Desk of Beth Happe,

Elementary Principal

Welcome to a new school year! We have so many exciting

things to celebrate as we begin another year at MStM. Our

students are enjoying a brand new playground, for one! We

will be completing phase two of the playground project next

summer with a bank of new swings. Needless to say, we have

happy students!

Teachers were back in the building officially on August 17th

.

With the adoption of new literacy materials, we spent a day in

training learning about ―Journeys‖ and all of the wonderful

resources available for use in the classroom. An addition to

elementary classroom time this year will be a ―Writer’s

Workshop‖ and additional work on handwriting. This is very

exciting for all, but a tremendous amount of work! Taking on

anything new creates a bit of a learning curve. You can count

on our teachers to embrace the ―new‖ and encourage their

students to be their very best! Look for news from the

classroom teachers regarding Journeys and the online

connections as well.

Have you heard from your children about MStM SWAG??

SWAG stands for STAY Safe, WORK Hard, ACT

Responsibly, and GIVE Respect. During the first two days of

school, the students had lessons in five common areas of the

school, where they learned how to show their ―SWAG.‖ The

students will be acknowledged for great behavior and can earn

privileges in the classroom, using this new behavior system.

A team of teachers was trained in Positive Behavioral

Interventions and Supports (PBIS) last school year in

preparation for this initiative and will continue to support our

teachers and students as we work towards full implementation.

Please join me in welcoming two new teachers to our

elementary staff this year:

Diane Merhi – PK-12 Art

Ashley Woosley – Elementary Special Education

Diane Merhi

Ashley

Woosley

We are off to a great start! Thank you for the support you

provide to all of us by making sure your child is ready to learn

each day. We are here as your partners in their education. We

are all on the same team! Bring on the 2016-2017 school

year! Great things are in our future!

From the Desk of Randy Folkerts,

Secondary Counselor

National ACT Testing Dates for 2016-2017

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late

Registration)

September 10, 2016 August 5, 2016 August 6 –

August

19, 2016

October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016 September 17 –

Sept. 30, 2016

December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016 November 5 –

18, 2016

February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 January 14–

20, 2017

April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 4 –

17, 2017

June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 6 –

19, 2017

Scholarships

Scholarship information is available in the Counseling office

for any senior interested in scholarship assistance for college.

Talk to the guidance secretary, Kerry or the counselor for

more information.

Senior Timeline

SEPTEMBER:

1. Register for fall ACT test, if you are planning to go to a

four year university in the fall of 2017.

2. Make sure you meet the admissions requirements of the

colleges that you are interested in. Change your schedule in

the counseling office if you need to take extra courses.

3. Double check college admissions deadlines.

4. Start the process of getting recommendation letters from

teachers and/or people who know you.

5. Search for scholarships online and review the scholarship

notebook.

6. If planning on playing sports in college, be sure you register

ASAP with the NCAA Clearinghouse at

www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

OCTOBER:

1. Make final decisions on possible colleges.

2. Complete college applications, paying close attention to

early admission deadlines.

3. Request teacher and/or counselor recommendations if

needed.

4. Request transcripts from the counseling office as needed.

5. Attend college sponsored campus visit programs.

6. Search for scholarships online and through the scholarship

notebook.

6. Be aware of admissions deadlines, housing deadlines,

scholarship deadlines, etc.

7. Take ACT or ACT tests. Make sure that the official scores

are sent by the testing company to the colleges or universities

that have made your final list of schools.

8. Register with the Selective Service if you are a male and 18

years old.

Junior Year Responsibilities

1. Attend College Planning Night…October 5th

@ 6:00 in the

Media Center.

2. Take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 19th.

3. Register for spring SAT or ACT.

4. Take Advance Placement exams (if eligible) in May.

5. Review college options, requirements, and deadlines for

admission, housing, financial aid, and scholarships to begin

preparing to narrow college choices. Pay close attention to

admission deadlines.

6. Visit college campuses of interest, if possible.

7. Register with NCAA Clearinghouse if you plan on being a

college athlete for Division I or II schools. Registration can be

completed online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

A memorial has been placed at the base of the flagpole in front

of the school in honor of Cory Fast who passed away on May

23, 2016. Cory had a great love for the school that went far

beyond his job duties and will be missed by his MStM family.

http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net./

http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net./

Martensdale-St Marys

September, 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 TBD Cross Country-

Varsity West

Central Valley

6:00pm Volleyball-

JV Lenox

7:30pm Volleyball-Varsity Lenox

2 1:00 Dismissal

7:00pm Football-

Varsity Grand View

Christian

3

4 5 Labor Day (No

School)

6 TBD Cross Country-

Varsity Winterset

6:00pm Volleyball-

JV Pleasantville 6:00pm Football-

JV Interstate 35

6:00pm Volleyball-

JV Pleasantville

7:30pm Volleyball-

Varsity Pleasantville

7 8 4:00pm Volleyball-

JH Southeast

Warren

4:00pm Football-JH Earlham

6:00pm Volleyball-

JV Southwest

Valley High

School

7:30pm Volleyball-

Varsity Southwest

Valley High School

9 7:00pm Football-

Varsity Southeast

Warren

10 9:00am flag

football @ Blue

Devil Stadium

9:00am Volleyball-Varsity Melcher-

Dallas

12:00pm ICDA Pre

All-State Clinic @

Dallas Center-

Grimes HS

11 12 PTO Meeting

4:00pm School

Board Meeting @

Supt. Office

6:00pm Volleyball-JV Iowa Christian

Academy

6:00pm Music

Booster Meeting @

Music Room

6:00pm Football-

JV Earlham

7:30pm Volleyball-

Varsity Iowa

Christian Academy

13 4:00pm Volleyball-

JH Interstate 35

6:00pm Volleyball-

JV Interstate 35

6:00pm Volleyball-JV Interstate 35

7:30pm Volleyball-

Varsity Interstate 35

14 1:00 Dismissal

15 School Picture

Day @ Commons

4:00pm Volleyball-

JH Nodaway

Valley 4:00pm Football-

JH Nodaway Valley

16 7:00pm Football-

Varsity Earlham

17 9:00am flag

football @ Blue

Devil Stadium

9:00am Volleyball-

Varsity East Union

18 19 1:30pm Josten's

Cap & Gown

Presentation @

Commons 2:15pm Josten's

Class Ring

Presentation @

Commons

4:00pm Football-

JH Indianola

Middle

4:00pm Volleyball-

JH Southeast

Warren Football-

JV (Cancelled)


JH Earlham

4:30pm Cross

Country-Varsity Creston

Community

6:00pm Volleyball-

JV Southeast

Warren

6:00pm Volleyball-

JV Southeast

Warren

7:30pm Volleyball-

Varsity Southeast Warren


JH Iowa Christian

Academy

23 9:30am-

10:30am Sophomore

Class Ring Orders @

Commons 9:30am-

10:30am Senior Cap

& Gown Orders @

Commons

7:00pm Football-

Varsity Southwest

Valley High School

24 9:00am flag

football @ Blue

Devil Stadium

25 12:30pm-

3:00pm Golden Circle College Fair @

Iowa Events Center-

HyVee Hall

26 TBD Football-

JV Van Meter Junior-Senior

4:00pm Football-

JH Indianola

Middle

6:00pm Football-

JV Van Meter


JH Pleasantville 4:30pm Cross

Country-

Varsity Clarke

6:00pm Volleyball-

JV Central Decatur

6:00pm Volleyball-

JV Central Decatur

7:30pm Volleyball-

Varsity Central Decatur


JH Central Decatur

4:30pm Cross

Country-

Varsity Chariton

30 7:00pm Football-

Varsity Council Bluffs St. Albert

MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING JULY 11, 2016

The Board of Directors of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District met in regular session, pursuant to law on July 11,

2016.

Members Present: President, Nicole Bunch; Ralph DiCesare, Dawn Reeves and John Ralls together with Superintendent Tom Wood;

Principal, Josh Moser; Principal, Beth Happe; Maintenance Director, Wade Gibson and Business Manager, Jill Gavin.

Members Absent: Vice President, Dean Furness

I. Welcome – Board President

Mrs. Bunch called meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and welcomed all guests.

II. Consent Items

A. Approval of Minutes – Board President

B. Approval of Agenda – Board President

C. Approval of Bills and Secretary’s Report – Board President

D. Approval of Hot Lunch and Activity Reports – Board President

Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve the consent items, seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Roll call: 4 ayes.

III. Celebrations

Congratulations to Mr. Klemesrud and his wife of the new arrival of their baby girl, Olivia Grace!

Mr. Moser congratulated the MStM Softball team for advancing to the finals of Regionals. They play tonight to go to State. Good

Luck! The MStM Baseball team will begin their first round of Regionals tomorrow night. Both teams are continuing to excel and

meet expectations.

Mr. Moser recognized Mr. Bixby for offering renewal credit for the teachers over the summer. He commended his effort and the

continued learning of the teachers who are taking this opportunity over the summer months. Seven teachers enrolled for credit.

Ms. Happe recognized several teachers who requested recommendations to pursue graduate school. It is great to pursue more

education which helps us all grow as we all learn from each other.

IV. Public Comments -none

V. Old Business

A. Presentations

1) Facilities Report Mr. Gibson

We will be providing a tour of the building at the August board meeting to see all the improvements that have been made over the

summer. Almost all the classrooms are completed. The new lockers will be arriving soon.

2) Principal’s Report Ms. Happe

Ms. Happe updated the board on the playground project. The concrete has been poured and the tile will be installed this week. Most

of the materials for the new Journeys curriculum are now here. Many of the teachers have already been in the building to grab their

materials to spend time going over them over the summer. The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team continues

to work over the summer to prepare for the new school year.

3) Principal’s Report Mr. Moser

Mr. Moser informed the board that summer school was completed on July 1st. The students were very productive and 25 courses were

made up during summer school. He discussed the book study that seven teachers have voluntary completed for license credit. The

book covers why today’s youth is more assertive and more miserable than ever before. It provides insight in the world of the modern

teenager. Mr. Moser is still searching for a 7-12 Math teacher. He has had two failed searches as they were not able to pass the

reference calls. He is planning on revising the ad to state that the individual would be willing to obtain a math license. Math is a

shortage area.

4) Superintendent’s Report Supt. Wood

The 2016 Legislature passed SF 2170, which changes the Notice to Bidders process in Iowa Code Section 26.3 for informing potential

bidders of your intent to solicit competitive bids for a public improvement project such as a new facility. Under the new law, effective

July 1, 2016, there is no longer a requirement to publish a Notice to Bidders in a local newspaper. Instead, the Notice to Bidders must

be posted in three online sources which meet specific criteria. IASB has partnered with Master Builders of Iowa to make this new

process easy—and free—for members. Master Builders is providing the way to meet the first two required postings. IASB offers the

third option, or we can post on our own website.

VI. New Business

A. Appoint Jill Gavin as Board Secretary/Business Manager Supt. Wood

Mr. Ralls motioned to approve the appointment of Jill Gavin as Board Secretary and Business Manager for the 2016-2017 school year,

seconded by Reeves. Roll call: 4 ayes.

B. Administer Oath of Office to Jill Gavin Supt. Wood

Mrs. Bunch administered the oath of office to Jill Gavin.

C. Designate Official Depositories and Signature of Checks Supt. Wood

Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve City State Bank in Martensdale and Norwalk as our official depository for up to $1,000,000 for the

2016-2017 school year and the signatures on checks of Mr. Wood and Mrs. Gavin on the Activity and Hot Lunch Funds, seconded by

Mr. DiCesare. Roll call: 4 ayes.

D. Discuss/Approve Transfer of LOSST Funds Supt. Wood

Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve the transfer of LOSST funds monthly in accordance with the 2009 Revenue Bond issue, seconded

by Mr. Ralls. Roll call: 4 ayes.

E. Discuss/Approve Resolution Authorizing Inter Funds Loans Supt. Wood

Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the resolution authorizing and directing the Board Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer to process

inter fund loans between the General Fund, Activity Fund, Management Fund, PPEL fund, Capital Projects Funds, Nutrition Fund,

Trust Fund, and or Agency Fund not to exceed 35 days in duration, with all loans to bear interest at the rate established by Iowa Code

section 74A.6(2) per annum, for the fiscal year July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017, seconded by Mr. Ralls Roll call: 4 ayes.

F. Discuss/Approve 2nd

Reading Policies 202.5, 704.6, 906 Supt. Wood

Mr. Wood recommended tabling policies 202.5 regarding student school board representatives and policy 906 regarding unmanned

aircrafts and drones. Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve Policy 704.6 regarding Online Fundraising Campaigns, seconded by Mrs.

Reeves. Roll call: 4 ayes.

G. Approve Engagement Agreement with Ahlers Cooney Supt. Wood

Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve Ahlers & Cooney as Bond Counsel for the proposed issuance of the bonds, seconded by Mr. Ralls.

Roll call: 4 ayes.

H. Consider Financing Proposals for Revenue Bond Supt. Wood

Mr. Matt Gillaspie, Senior Vice President of Piper Jaffray & Co. presented to the Board the bid details that were received for our 2009

Sales Tax Bond. Piper Jaffray reviewed the bids and calculated the most favorable bid and compared structuring options to refinance

our current 2009 Sales Tax Bond. Mr. Gillaspie distributed the summary and analysis to the Board. All final transactions and legal

documents will be approved at a special board meeting on July 26, 2016 at noon by conference call. The district received an interest

rate of 1.98% with a savings of almost $261,650 to the taxpayers of the district. This savings will help the district to determine future

purchases like school buses.

I. Approve Resolution Directing Sale for Revenue Bond Supt. Wood

Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve the resolution directing the sale of $3,020,000 school infrastructure sales, services and use tax

revenue refunding bonds, Series 2016, seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Ayes: Ralph DiCesare, Dawn Reeves, John Ralls, Nicole Bunch.

Nays: None.

J. Approve Engagement Letter with Piper Jaffray for Bond Issuance Supt. Wood

Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve the engagement letter with Piper Jaffray for Bond Issuance, seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Roll call: 4

ayes.

K. Approve August Board Meeting Date and Time Supt. Wood

Due to scheduling conflicts and to determine the public hearing for the Instruction Support Levy, the board agreed to move the August

board meeting to August 17, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

L. Approve Resolution of Intent to Participate in Instructional Support Levy Supt. Wood

The district’s Instruction al Support levy will expire at the end of fiscal year 2017. The Board of Directors of the Martensdale St.

Marys Community School District in the County of Warren, State of Iowa, does hereby resolve to participate in the Instructional

Support Program for a period of five (5) years, to levy annually, as determined by the Board, an instructional support property tax

upon the taxable property within the District, commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year beginning

July 1, 2017, and an instructional support income surtax imposed annually for each budget year, the percent of income surtax (not to

exceed twenty percent (20%)), to be imposed upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the

District on December 31, 2017, and each year thereafter.

The funds thus collected, when combined with Instructional Support State Aid shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the regular

program district cost, including the budget adjustment pursuant to Iowa Code §257.14 for any budget year. Instructional Support

Program funds may be used for any general fund purpose.

Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve the Resolution of Intent to participate in the Instructional Support Levy for the next five years,

seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Roll call: 4 ayes

M. Approve Notice of Public Hearing for Instructional Support Levy Supt. Wood

A public hearing on the question of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District's participation in the Instructional Support

Program is hereby set for August 17, 2016 at 4:00 o'clock p.m. in the Martensdale-St. Marys Superintendent’s Office and the

Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized to give notice of the time and place of the public hearing by publishing said notice in the

Indianola Record Herald, not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date of the public hearing. At the public

hearing the Board will announce the date, no longer than 30 days after the hearing, on which it will take action to adopt a resolution to

participate in the Instructional Support Program. At the public hearing the following proposition, as may be modified as a result of

discussion and input, shall be considered for inclusion in the resolution to participate in the program. Mrs. Reeves motioned to

approve the notice of public hearing for the Instructional Support Levy for the August 17, 2016 board meeting, seconded by Mr. Ralls.

Roll call: 4 ayes.

N. Discuss/Approve Preschool Handbook 2016-2017 Supt. Wood

Discussion was made in regards to Standard 3 of the handbook. Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the Preschool Handbook for 2016-

2017, seconded by Mr. DiCesare. Roll call: 4 ayes.

O. Discuss/Approve Elementary Handbook 2016-2017 Supt. Wood

Ms. Happe reviewed the revisions to the Elementary Handbook. Character Counts will now be PBIS. The handbook covers the same

behaviors just different language. The entire staff will be learning and implementing the new PBIS process. Discussion was made

about allowing students to wear coats in classroom. Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the Elementary Handbook for 2016-2017,

seconded by Mr. DiCesare. Roll call. Ayes: Mr. DiCesare, Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Bunch. Nays: Mr. Ralls.

P. Discuss/Approve Elementary Staff Handbook 2016-2017 Supt. Wood

Ms. Happe reviewed the Elementary Staff Handbook. No major changes but staff names and adding the PBIS information. The

handbook is a reflection of the Master Contract. Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the Elementary Staff Handbook for 2016-2017,

seconded by Mr. Ralls. Roll call: 4 ayes.

Q. Discuss/Approve Secondary Handbook 2016-2017 Supt. Wood

Mr. Moser reviewed the revisions made to the Secondary Student Handbook. Revisions included new language for School-to-Work,

PSEO classes, work completion and reassessment policy, junior high promotion policy, graduation requirements, credit recovery,

excusal from PE, closed campus, tardy policy, dress and appearance, locker policy and student driving policy. Revised language was

provided regarding backpacks. The new language now states, ―students are discouraged (instead of prohibited) from carrying

backpacks during the school day‖. The number and size of the backpacks have created potential hazards to the learning environment

and backpacks that are too full can cause injury and strains. The administration strongly encourages students to keep belongings in

lockers when not in use. The board was concerned about the transportation of laptops to classrooms if backpacks were not allowed,

due to the district not offering cases for them.

Discussion was made in regards to the use of cell phones during the day. The recommended language proposed that cell phones and

non-school-issued electron devices would not be permitted during the school day. It was discussed to allow them to use them during

the lunch period, during seminar or during designated times. We are currently increasing our bandwidth and the proposal to prohibit

cell phone use would free up our current bandwidth. Discussion was made that we need to focus on teaching students the appropriate

time and place of using cell phones. There is a great deal of frustration from teachers about the amount of time students are on their

devices. Some teachers allow them for curriculum purposes. The cell phone policy should be the same for teachers. The board

encouraged the enforcement of the current policy which allows teachers to prohibit cell phone use within their classrooms. Mr. Ralls

motioned to approve the secondary handbook with no changes to the cell phone policy, seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Roll call: 4 ayes.

R. Discuss/Approve Secondary Staff Handbook 2016-2017 Supt. Wood

Mr. Moser reviewed the Secondary Staff Handbook. No major changes but staff names. Language for work expectations, dress code

and enforcement of said policies regarding late work, make up work, grade reporting and the use of JMC were updated and will be

enforced. Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the Secondary Staff Handbook for 2016-2017, seconded by Mr. DiCesare. Roll call: 4

ayes.

S. Discuss/Approve Photographer Contract for 2016-2017 Supt. Wood

Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the Photographer Contract with Malinda Palmer for 2016-2017, seconded by Mr. Ralls. Roll call: 4

ayes.

T. Discuss/Approve Personnel Recommendations Supt. Wood

Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve Ashley Woosley, Elementary Special Education teacher; Chaniese Crowe, 7-12 Science teacher;

and Diane Merhi, K-12 Art teacher, seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Roll call: 4 ayes.

U. Discuss/Approve New Desks and Chairs Room 214 Supt. Wood

Mr. Gibson updated the board about purchasing new desks and chairs for room 214. The district is in the process of updating the

furniture in the secondary classroom on an annual basis. Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve the purchase of desks and chairs with

School Specialty, seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Roll call: 4 ayes.

V. Confirm – Next Meeting Dates Supt. Wood

Due to scheduling conflicts and to determine the public hearing for the Instruction Support Levy, the board agreed to move the August

board meeting to August 17, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

VII. Adjournment

Mrs. Reeves motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Ralls.

Roll call: 4 ayes. Time: 5:24 p.m.

MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING JULY 26, 2016

The Board of Directors of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District met in special session, pursuant to law on July 26,

2016.

Members Present: President, Nicole Bunch; Vice President, Dean Furness, Ralph DiCesare, and Dawn Reeves and together with

Superintendent Tom Wood and Business Manager, Jill Gavin.

Members Absent: John Ralls

II. Welcome – Board President

Mrs. Bunch called meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. and welcomed all guests.

II. Public Comments -none

III. New Business

$3,055,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds,

Series 2016

A. Mrs. Dawn Reeves motioned to approve the Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer

Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same,

seconded by Mr. Dean Furness. Roll call: Ralph DiCesare, Dawn Reeves, Dean Furness and Nicole Bunch.

B. Mr. Dean Furness motioned to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate, seconded by Mrs. Dawn Reeves. Roll call:

Ralph DiCesare, Dawn Reeves, Dean Furness and Nicole Bunch.

C. Mr. Dean Furness motioned to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and

Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, seconded by Mr.

DiCesare. Roll call: Ralph DiCesare, Dawn Reeves, Dean Furness and Nicole Bunch.

D. Approve Personnel Recommendation(s)

Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve Gray Dudney as Custodial Supervisor, seconded by Mr. Furness. Roll call: 4 ayes.

VII. Adjournment

Mr. DiCesare motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs.

Reeves. Roll call: 4 ayes. Time: 12:05 p.m.

The Martensdale-St. Marys District Newsletter is published by the last day of the preceding month.

The newsletter is available for pickup in the Superintendent’s office, Post Office and the Jiffy

station, all are located in Martensdale.

You may also view it on the http://www.MStM.us website. Questions or concerns may be addressed to:

Mrs. DePauw Martensdale-St.Marys

Elementary Office 390 Burlington Ave.

Martensdale, Iowa 50160 or by email

[email protected] Office: 641-764-2470

Fax: 641-764-2100

It is the policy of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School

District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, gender, 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.

MStM’s Equity Coordinator is Josh Moser, secondary principal. His

address is MStM Community School, 390 Burlington, Martensdale,

Iowa 50160. His phone number is 641-764-2686 and his email address

is: [email protected]

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9/5 9/6 Day 4B 9/7 Day 5A 9/8 Day 6B 9/9 Day 1A

Egg Taco French Toast/Sausage Bagel Breakfast Pizza

Milk & Juice Milk & Juice Milk & Juice Milk & Juice

Hot Ham & Cheese Soft Shell Chicken Fajita Meat Cold Lunch Meat

Whole Grain Bun Lettuce/Cheese Broccoli Whole Grain Bun

Green Beans/Pears Carrots French Fries/Peaches Raw Carrots/Celery

Baked Beans Applesauce Bread/Bun Strawberry Cups

Milk Milk Milk Milk

9/12 Day 2B 9/13 Day 3A 9/14 Day 4B 9/15 Day 5A 9/16 Day 6B

Cereal or Toast Egg Omelet Cheese/Sausage Biscuit Bagel Breakfast Pizza

Milk & Juice Milk & Juice Milk & Juice Milk & Juice Milk & Juice

Chicken Nuggets Meat Gravy Crispitos Mac & Cheese Meatball Sub

Baked Beans Mashed Potatoes Corn Peas Whole Grain Bun

Carrots/Mixed Fruit Broccoli Lettuce Green Beans Lettuce

Bread-Jr/Sr High Peaches/Bread Pears Applesauce Pineapple

Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk

9/19 Day 1A 9/20 Day 2B 9/21 Day 3A 9/22 Day 4B 9/23 Day 5A

Cereal or Toast Egg/Toast Pancakes Bagel Breakfast Pizza


Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Pattie Potato Bar Meat Z-Rib Whole Grain Bun

Corn Carrots Ham/Cheese Broccoli/Mandarin Oranges Baked Beans

Mixed Vegetable Broccoli Normandy Green Beans Vegetable Coleslaw

Applesauce Pears Mixed Fruit/Bread Bread/Bun Peaches


9/26 Day 6B 9/27 Day 1A 9/28 Day 2B 9/29 Day 3A 9/30 Day 4B

Cereal or Toast Breakfast Item Egg/Cheese Biscuit Breakfast Item Breakfast Item


Salisbury Steak Pasta-Red Sauce Sloppy Joes w/g Bun Orange Chicken Chicken Tenders

Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Lettuce French Fries Rice Corn

Peaches Green Beans Broccoli Carrots/Mixed Fruit Baked Beans

Carrots Pineapple Pears Broccoli Normandy Applesauce


Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. "In accordance with Federal law and U.S.

Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-

10410, or call toll free (866)632-1010102 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the

Federal Relay Service at (800)877-83310; or (800)845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

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In addition to the breakfast items listed, yogurt, breakfast bars and fresh fruit are offered daily!!

Grades 4-12 have a fruit and vegetable bar available to

them.

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