COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

A regular meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the Colo Community Center at Colo, Iowa.  

The regular meeting of the Colo-NESCO Board of Education will no longer be live streamed.

BOARD AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING
1.    Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282 Ext. 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, July 19, 2021.
    
4.    Information/Discussion
     4.1    Construction Project Update
     4.2    Colo MS/HS Parking Lot Retainage Request (General Application #2 & #3-Final)

5.    Closed session to discuss in Accord with Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.
     5.1    Action on Personnel Matter

6.    Action Agenda:
     6.1    Payment of Retainage to Concrete Professionals (General Application #2 & #3-Final)
     6.2    Approval of adding a 3rd Section of Pre-School pending enrollment numbers
     6.3    Approval of Pay App #7 for Construction Project (Graphite Construction)
     6.4    Approval of Construction Change Directives
    
7    Consent Agenda:
     7.1    Minutes (June 21, 2021)
     7.2    Bills
     7.3    Financials
     7.4    Personnel

8.    Board Items   
     8.1    Superintendent Comments
     8.2    Board Comments
     8.3    Board Calendar

9.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board July 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

A special board meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 7:15 pm in the Colo Fire Station located at 302 Bailey Street in Colo, IA. The board will be touring the Colo Building at 6:30 p.m. to view construction progress. No action will be taken during the tour.

The special board meeting of the Colo-NESCO Board of Education will not be live-streamed.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

1.    Call to Order (7:15 p.m.)

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282 Ext. 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, August 2, 2021.
    
4.    Information/Discussion:   
   4.1    Construction Update/Discussion on Building Progress at both Colo and Zearing

5.    Action Agenda:
   5.1    Consideration of Changing School Calendar

6.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board on July 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

A board work session will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the Colo Community Building at Colo, Iowa.  

The board work session of the Colo-NESCO Board of Education will not be live-streamed.

BOARD WORK SESSION AGENDA
1.           Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282 Ext. 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, August 6, 2021.
    
4.    Construction Discussion/Updates

5.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board August 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

A regular meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the Colo Community Center at Colo, Iowa. The Board will be touring the Zearing Building from 5:00-5:30 p.m. and the Colo Building from 5:45-6:15 p.m. The tour is closed to the public for safety reasons. No action will be taken during the tours.

                
The regular meeting of the Colo-NESCO Board of Education will not be live streamed.

BOARD AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING

1.    Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282 Ext. 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, August 16, 2021.
    
4.    Information/Discussion
     4.1    Memorial Bench Donation
     4.2    Construction Project Update
     4.3    Board Goals
     4.4    Activities Director Report-2020-2021 Participation Survey
     4.3    Terracon Change to Scope of Services and Fees
     4.4    VPPEL Resolution
     4.5    Return to Learn Plan
     4.6    Additional Sharing with Nevada for 2021-2022 (.125 FTE Art Teacher)
     4.6    YSS Commitment for Teen Outreach Program
     4.7    Summer School Rental Fee to Methodist Church in Colo
     4.8    Request to Host Foreign Exchange Student for 2021-2022 School Year
     4.8    Discuss Using Electronic Signatures to Sign Checks
     4.9    Discuss Open Enrollment Request Out of the District
    
6.    Action Agenda:

6.1    Approval of Pay App #8 for Construction Project (Graphite Construction)
6.2    Approval of Terracon Change to Scope of Services and Fees
6.3    Approval of VPPEL Resolution
6.4    Approval of Return to Learn Plan
6.5    Approval of Additional Sharing with Nevada for 2021-2022 (.125 FTE Art Teacher)
6.6    Approval of YSS Commitment for Teen Outreach Program
6.7     Approval of School Rental Fee to the Methodist Church in Colo
6.8    Approval of Hosting Foreign Exchange Student for the 2021-2022 School Year
6.9    Approval of Using Electronic Signatures to Sign Checks
6.10    Approval/Denial of Open Enrollment Request Out of the District

6.    Consent Agenda:
     6.1    Minutes (July 19, 2021) (August 2, 2021) (August 9, 2021)
     6.2    Bills
     6.3    Personnel

7.    Board Items   

     7.1    Superintendent Comments
     7.2    Board Comments
     7.3    Board Calendar

9.    Adjourn
                         
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board August 13, 2021 at 3:00 PM in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

A regular meeting of the Colo-NESCO Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, September 20th, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the Colo MS/HS Library, Colo, Iowa.

 

BOARD AGENDA

 

1.    Call to Order

 

2.    Approval of Agenda

       

3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda, you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282  Ext. 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon Monday, September 20th, 2021.

   

4.    Information/Discussion:

 4.1    Review of Voluntary Early Retirement Policy #407.6

4.2    Review District Return to Learn Plan

4.3    Discuss Pay App #9 to Graphite Construction

4.5    Discuss PLEVA Invoice 

4.6    Discuss Sargent Drilling Invoice

4.7     Discuss 2021-2022 Revised School Calendar

 

5.     Closed Session: Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c):  To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.

 

6.    Action Agenda:

6.1      Approval of Possible Revisions to the District Return to Learn Plan

6.2    Approval of Pay App #9 to Graphite Construction

6.3    Approval of PLEVA Payment

6.4    Approval of Sargent Drilling Payment

6.5    Approval of 2021-2022 Revised School Calendar   

 

7.    Consent Agenda 

7.1    Minutes

7.2    Bills       

7.3     Personnel

 

8.    Board Items   

8.1    Superintendent Comments

8.2    Board Member Comments

8.3    Board Calendar 

 

9.    Adjourn

                         

This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board September 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

 

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

A regular meeting of the Colo-NESCO Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2021, at 6:30 PM in the Zearing Elementary Media Center, Zearing, Iowa.

BOARD AGENDA

1.    Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us, or call 641-377-2282  Ext. 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon Monday, October 18, 2021.
    
4.    Information/Discussion:

4.1    Discuss Independent Contractor Agreement to Support SBO (Page 3)
4.2    Discuss Line Item Budget (Page 7)
4.3    Review 2021-2022 Board Goals (Page 39)
4.4    Review Job Descriptions for Superintendent Secretary, Middle/High School Secretary, Elementary Secretary, Paraprofessional, Food Service Director, Lead Cook, and Cafeteria Worker (Page 43)
4.5    Discuss Consortium Agreement with Grandwood (Page 55)
4.6    Discuss Purchase of 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan (Page 63)
4.7    Discuss Pay App #10 to Graphite Construction (Page 65)
4.8    Discuss Service Master Invoice (Page 83)
4.9    Discuss TRANE Invoice to Repair Air-Conditioner at Zearing (Page 97)
4.10    Discuss PLEVA Invoice (Page 101)
4.11    Discuss HUDL Focus Renewal (Page 109)
4.12    Discuss Purchasing Speakers for Classrooms in Colo (Page 112)
4.13    Discuss Purchasing Blinds for Classrooms and Offices in Colo (Page 115)
4.14    Discuss Replacing Graphics by the Colo Middle/High School Gym (Page 117)
4.15    Discuss Repairing Locker Room Floors in Colo (Page 119)
4.16    Discuss FFA Yearly Fundraiser (Page 123)
4.17    Discuss Open Enrollment Request Out of the District     (Page 125)
4.18    Review Early Retirement (Policy 407.6) (Page 126)
4.19    1st Reading (Policy 600-603.10) (Page 135)
4.20    Review Policy Primers (Page 147)

5.    Action Agenda:
    
5.1    Approval of Independent Contractor Agreement to Support SBO (Page 170)
5.2    Approval of Line Item Budget (Page 171)
5.3    Approval of Job Descriptions for Superintendent Secretary, Middle/High School Secretary, Elementary Secretary, Paraprofessional, Food Service Director, Lead Cook, and Cafeteria Worker (Page 172)
5.4    Approval of Consortium Agreement with Grandwood (Page 173)
5.5    Approval of Purchase of 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan (Page 174)
5.6    Approval of Pay App #10 to Graphite Construction (Page 175)
5.7    Approval of Service Master Invoice (Page 176)
5.8    Approval of TRANE Invoice to Repair Air-Conditioner in Zearing (Page 177)
5.9    Approval of PLEVA Invoice (Page 178)
5.10    Approval of HUDL Focus Renewal (Page 179)
5.11    Approval of Purchasing Speakers for Classrooms in Colo (Page 180)
5.12    Approval of Purchasing Blinds for Classrooms and Offices in Colo (Page 181)
5.13    Approval of Replacing Graphics by the Colo Middle/High School Gym (Page 182)
5.14    Approval of Repairing Locker Room Floors in Colo (Page 183)
5.15    Approval of Yearly FFA Fundraiser (Page 184)
5.16    Approval of Open Enrollment Request Out of the District (Page 185)
5.17    Approval of Early Retirement Policy (Policy 407.6) (Page 186)
5.18    Approval of Policy Primers (Page 187)

6.    Consent Agenda

6.1    Minutes (Page 188)
6.2    Bills (Page 190)      
6.3     Personnel (Page 193)

7    Board Items   

7.1    Superintendent Comments (Page 195)
7.2    Board Member Comments (Page 196)
7.3    Board Calendar (Page 197)

8.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board on October 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

A special board meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Colo Middle/High School Library in Colo, Iowa. 

The special board meeting of the Colo-NESCO Board of Education will not be live-streamed.

 

Special Board Meeting Agenda

1.    Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Information/Discussion
    3.1    Discuss SBRC Exhibits for Late Filing of Certified Annual Report (CAR)

4.    Action Agenda
    4.1    Approve SBRC Exhibits for Late Filing of Certified Annual Report (CAR)    

5.     Consent Agenda
    5.1     Personnel

6.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board on November 5, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

An organizational meeting for the Colo-NESCO Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, November 22, 2021 at 6:40 p.m. in Zearing Elementary Media Center.

BOARD AGENDA
(Organizational Meeting of the New Board)

1.    Call to Order (Board Secretary Presides)

2.    Roll Call (Board Secretary Presides)

3.     Oath of Office (Board Secretary Presides)

4.     Election of President (Board Secretary Presides)

5.     Election of Vice-President

6.     Establish Board Calendar & Meeting Dates (Page 11)

7.     Appointment of Board Members to Committees (Page 13)
        
8.    Information/Discussion:
     8.1    Discuss Request for Out of State FFA Trip (Page 15)
     8.2    Construction Update (Page 16)
     8.3    Discuss SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for Special Education (Page 17)
     8.4    Discuss SBRC Application for Increasing Enrollment Out & LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years (Page 21)
     8.5    Discuss Local Government Risk Pool (Iowa LGRP) for Natural Gas (Page 23)
     8.6    Discuss Policy Primers (501.15, 502.3, 502.3R1, 505.5, 601.1, 601.2, 603.1, 603.2, 604.6) (Page 36)
     8.7    Discuss Request for New Scoreboard in Colo Middle/High Gym (Page 51)
     8.8    Discuss Schumacher Elevator Company Proposal (Page 70)
     8.9    Discus Purchase of Van from West Marshall (Page 76)
     8.10    Discuss John Deere Rental Agreement (Page 77)
     8.11    Discuss Pay App #11 to Graphite Construction (Page 84)
     8.12    Discuss Board Goals (Page 104)

9.    Action Agenda:
     9.1    Approval of Request for Out of State FFA Trip (Page 109)
     9.2    Approval of SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for Special Education (Page 110)
     9.3    Approval of SBRC Application for Increasing Enrollment Out and LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years (Page 111)
     9.4    Approval of Application to Join the Iowa LGRP (Page 112)
             Approval to Join the Iowa LGRP 28E (Page 112)
             Approval of Participation in the Iowa LGRP for January-June 2022 (Page 112)
     9.5    Approval of Policy Primers (501.15, 502.3, 502.3R1, 505.5, 601.1, 601.2, 603.1, 603.2, 604.6) (Page 113)
     9.6    Approval of Request for New Scoreboard in the Colo Middle/High School Gym (Page 114)
     9.7    Approval of Schumacher Elevator Company Proposal (Page 115)
     9.8    Approval of Purchase of Van from West Marshall (Page 116)
     9.9    Approval of John Deere Rental Agreement (Page 117)
     9.10  Approval of Pay App #11 to Graphite Construction (Page 118)
     9.11  Approval of Board Goals (Page 119)

10. Closed Session: Closed session to discuss in Accord with Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. (Page 120)

11.    Consent Agenda:
     11.1    Minutes (Page 163)
     11.2    Bills (Page 168)
     11.3    Personnel (Page 173)

12.     Board Items:
     12.1    Superintendent Comments (Page 175)
     12.2    Board Member Comments (Page 176)
     12.3    Board Calendar (Page 177)

12.    Adjourn
                         
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board November 19th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

A regular meeting for the Colo-NESCO Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, November 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Zearing Elementary Media Center.

BOARD AGENDA
(Final Meeting of the Retiring Board)

1.    Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282 Ext. 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, November 22nd, 2021.

4.    Action Agenda:
    4.1    Approve Canvass of Votes (Page 2)
    
5.    Board Items   
    5.1    Outgoing Board Recognition (Page 7)

7.    Adjourn
                         
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board November 19th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The regular meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on December 20, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zearing Elementary Media Center, Zearing, Iowa.

BOARD AGENDA
1.    Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda, you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282-Extension 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, December 20, 2021.
    
4.    Information/Discussion:
    4.1    School Improvement Update
    4.2    Transportation Update
    4.3     Construction Update
    4.4     Discuss Change Order from ISG
    4.5    Discuss Construction Change Orders
    4.6    Discuss Pay App #12 to Graphite Construction
    4.7    Discuss Modified     Supplemental Growth for At-Risk Plan/Dropout Prevention
    4.8    Discussion on PPEL/SAVE Projects
            a) Painting-Colo
            b) Refinish Terrazzo-Colo
    4.9    Discuss Bus Driver & Transportation Coordinator Job Descriptions
    4.10    Discuss Online Purchase Orders Management Procedures
    4.11    Discuss 28E Agreement with Collins-Maxwell to share the SBO Position for 2022-2023

5.    Action Agenda:
    5.1    Second Reading of Policies 600 Series:  Policies 600.1 to 603.10
    5.2    Approval of Change Order from ISG
    5.3    Approval of Construction Change Orders
    5.4    Approval of Pay App #12 to Graphite Construction
    5.5    Approval of Modified Supplemental Growth for At-Risk Plan/Dropout Prevention
    5.6     Approval of PPEL/SAVE Projects
            a) Painting-Colo
            b) Refinish Terrazzo-Colo
    5.7    Approval of Bus Driver & Transportation Coordinator Job Descriptions
    5.8    Approval of Online Purchase Orders Management Procedures
    5.9    Approval of 28E Agreement with Collins-Maxwell to share the SBO Position for 2022-2023
      
6.    Consent Agenda:

    6.1    Minutes
    6.2    Bills
    6.3    Financials
    6.4    Personnel

7.    Board Items   
    7.1    Superintendent Comments
    7.2    Board Comments
    7.3    Board Calendar   

8.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board December 17, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The regular meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on January 17, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zearing Elementary Media Center, Zearing, Iowa.

BOARD AGENDA
1.           Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda, you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282-Extension 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, January 17, 2022.

4.     Appoint New Board Member: The Colo-NESCO School Board will need to appoint a new board member to replace Levi Bappe who is moving out of the school district. His term will expire on November of 2023. (P. 1)
    
5.    Information/Discussion:
    5.1    Construction Update (P. 2)
    5.2    Discuss Change Order #10-Credit for Sound System (Colo Middle/High School Gym) (P. 3)
    5.3    Discuss Change Order #11-Colo Roof (Not to Exceed Cost) (P. 7)
    5.4    Discuss Change Order #12-Switch Smoke Dampers (Pleva) (P. 10)
    5.5    Discuss ISG Invoice for Additional Services (P. 12)
    5.6    Discuss Pay App #13 to Graphite Construction (P. 19)
    5.7    Discuss Copier Lease Bids (P. 37)
    5.8    Discuss Colo-NESCO District Website Developer Bids (P. 51)
    5.9    Discuss Board Policies 604-607 (1st Reading) (P. 67)
            
6.    Action Agenda:
    6.1    Approve Change Order #10-Credit for Sound System (Colo Middle/High School Gym) (P. 104)
    6.2    Approve Change Order #11-Colo Roof (Not to Exceed Cost) (P. 105)
    6.3    Approve Change Order #12-Switch Smoke Dampers (Pleva) (P. 106)
    6.4    Approve ISG Invoice for Additional Services (P. 107)
    6.5    Approve Pay App #13 to Graphite Construction (P. 108)
    6.6    Approve Copier Lease (P. 109)
    6.7    Approve Website Developer (P. 110)    
 
7.    Consent Agenda:
    7.1    Minutes (P. 111)
    7.2    Bills (P. 114)
    7.3    Financials  (P. 117)
    7.4    Personnel (P. 146)

8.    Board Items   
    8.1    Superintendent Comments (P. 148)
    8.2    Board Comments (P. 149)
    8.3    Board Calendar (P. 150)

9.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board January 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The regular meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on February 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the McCallsburg Elementary Cafeteria, McCallsburg, Iowa.

BOARD AGENDA
Revised 2/20/2022

1.           Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda, you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282-Extension 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, February 21, 2022.
    
4.    Information/Discussion:
    4.1    FFA Presentation on Fort Worth, Texas Trip
    4.2    Discuss FFA/FCCLA Fundraising Activity
    4.3    Construction Update
    4.4    Discuss the Purchase of a New School Bus
    4.5    Discuss Offering a Bus Driver Incentive for 22-23 School Year
    4.6    Discuss Pay App #14 to Graphite Construction
    4.7    Discuss Change Order #13
    4.8    Discuss Change Order #14
    4.9    Discuss Special Education Contract with the Sioux City Community School District-21-22 School Year
    4.10    Discuss 28E Sharing Agreement with DMACC & Ballard to Add a College & Career Transition Counselor for the 22-23 School Year & Beyond
    4.11    Discuss MOU Between DOT & Colo-NESCO for Skip the Trip Program
    4.12    Discuss Offering a Stipend to Create a Dean of Students Position for the 22-23 School Year & Beyond
    4.13    Discuss Proposal to Adjust Associate Pay Scale for the 22-23 School Year
    4.14    Discuss Board Policy (604-607-2nd Reading)
    4.15    Discuss IASB Voucher Resolution
    4.16    Discuss Offering Summer School Program for Students in Grades K-6
    4.17    Discuss Purchase of New Furniture
    4.18    Discuss 2022-2023 Proposed School Calendar
    4.19    Discuss Adding a Storage Shed to the Colo Campus to Store Athletic Equipment        
            
5.    Action Agenda:
    5.1    Approval of FFA/FCCLA Fundraising Activity
    5.2    Approval of Purchase of a New School Bus
    5.3    Approval of Pay App #14 to Graphite Construction
    5.4    Approval of Change Order #13
    5.5    Approval of Change Order #14
    5.6    Approval of Special Education Contract with the Sioux City Community School District-21-22 School Year
    5.7    Approval of 28E Sharing Agreement with DMACC & Ballard to Add a College & Career Transition Counselor for the 22-23 School Year & Beyond
    5.8    Approval of MOU Between DOT & Colo-NESCO for Skip the Trip Program
    5.9    Approval of Board Policy (604-607-2nd Reading)
    5.10    Approval of IASB Voucher Resolution
    5.11    Approval of Offering Summer School Program for Students in Grades K-6
    5.12    Approval of Purchase of New Furniture
    5.13    Set Hearing Time/Date for the 2022-2023 Proposed School Calendar
    5.14    Approval of Adding a Storage Shed to the Colo Campus to Store Athletic Equipment
        
6.    Consent Agenda:
    6.1    Minutes
    6.2    Bills
    6.3    Financials  
    6.4    Personnel

7.    Board Items   
    7.1    Superintendent Comments
    7.2    Board Comments
    7.3    Board Calendar  

8.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board February 18, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The regular meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on March 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the McCallsburg Elementary Cafeteria, McCallsburg, Iowa.

BOARD AGENDA

1.    Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda, you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282-Extension 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, March 21, 2022.

4.    Public Hearing for the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
    
5.    Information/Discussion:
    5.1     Discussion on a Request to Place a Memorial Bench at the Baseball Field
    5.2    Construction Update
    5.3    Discussion on Pay #15 to Graphite Construction
    5.4    Discussion on Change Order #15
    5.5    Discussion on Purchasing a New School Bus
    5.6    Discussion on Bus Driver Incentive
    5.7     School Improvement Update
    5.8    Discussion on Career Ready Plan
    5.9    Discussion on Updated ESSER II/III Plan
    5.10    Discussion on Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Information
    5.11    Discussion on Sharing Agreement & Purchases Services
             a. Girl’s Wrestling w/Collins-Maxwell, Ballard & Nevada
             b. Boy’s Wrestling w/Collins-Maxwell
             c. Sharing Agreement w/Nevada
                 1. Human Resource Director
                 2. Transportation Director
                 3. Curriculum Director
             d. Purchased Services
                 1. Technology Support from Nevada
                 2. Librarian Support for Nevada
    5.12    Discussion on AEA Purchasing Agreement
    5.13    Discussion on Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for Natural Gas
    5.14    Discussion on School Agreement with Morningside University
    5.15    Discussion on Carpeting Areas of Colo
    5.16    Discussion on Asbestos Abatement in Colo
    5.17    Discussion on John Deere Lawn Mower Rental Agreement
    5.18    Discussion on Paying Credit Card Bills Electronically
    5.19    Discussion on Board Policy-700 Series (1st Reading)    
                
6.    Action Agenda:
    6.1    Approval of the 2022-2023 School Calendar
    6.2     Approval of a Request to Place a Memorial Bench at the Baseball Field
    6.3    Approval of Pay App #15 to Graphite Construction
    6.4    Approval of Change Order #15
    6.5    Approval of Purchasing a New School Bus
    6.6    Approval of Career Ready Plan
    6.7    Approval of Updated ESSER II/III Plan
    6.8    Set Budget Hearing Date
    6.9    Approval of Girl’s Wrestling Sharing Agreement with Collins-Maxwell, Ballard, & Nevada
    6.10    Approval of Sharing Agreements w/Nevada
    6.11    Approval of Purchased Services from Nevada and for Nevada
    6.12    Approval of AEA Purchasing Agreement
    6.13    Approval of Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for Natural Gas
    6.14    Approval of School Agreement with Morningside University
    6.15    Approval of Carpeting Areas of Colo
    6.16    Approval of Asbestos Abatement in Colo
    6.17     Approval of John Deere Lawn Mover Rental Agreement
    6.18    Approval of Paying Credit Card Bills Electronically

7.     Closed session to discuss recommended expulsion of a student as provided by Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(e) and to review or discuss records which are required by law to be kept confidential as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a).

8.     Open Session – Action regarding recommended expulsion of a student

9.     Closed Session: Closed session to discuss in Accord with Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.

10.    Consent Agenda:
    10.1    Minutes
    10.2    Bills
    10.3    Financials  
    10.4    Personnel

11.    Board Items   
    11.1    Superintendent Comments
    11.2    Board Comments
    11.3    Board Calendar  

12.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board March 18, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

The regular meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on April 11, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the McCallsburg Elementary Cafeteria, McCallsburg, Iowa.

BOARD AGENDA

1.    Call to Order

2.    Approval of Agenda
        
3.    Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the agenda, you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282-Extension 201 and leave a message with your comment by noon on Monday, April 11, 2022.

4.    Public Hearing for the 2023 Budget
    a)    Presentation of 2023 Budget
    b)    Public Comment
    c)    Action on 2023 Budget
    
5.    Information/Discussion:

    5.1    Presentation on FCCLA State Leadership Conference
    5.2    Discussion on FCCLA Fundraisers
    5.3    Discussion on Baseball & Softball Fundraiser
    5.4    Interactive Preview of the New District Website
    5.5    Construction Update
    5.6    Discussion on Pay App #16 to Graphite Construction
    5.7    Discussion on Change Order #16 & # 17     
    5.8    Discussion on Liquidated Damages Related to Construction Project
    5.9     Discussion on Putting Bus #8 Permanently Out of Service
    5.10    Discussion on Summer Help
    5.11    Wrestling Sharing Update
    5.12    Discussion on Replacing East Gym Doors and Panic Bars
    5.13    Discussion on Purchasing Sound System for the Gym in Zearing
    
6.    Action Agenda:

    6.1    Approval of FCCLA Summer Trip to San Diego, CA
    6.2    Approval of FCCLA Fundraisers
    6.3    Approval of Baseball & Softball Fundraiser
    6.4    Approval of Pay App #16 to Graphite Construction
    6.5    Approval of Change Order #16 & #17
    6.6    Approval of Liquidated Damages Letter
    6.7    Approval of Putting Bus #8 Permanently Out of Service
    6.8    Approval of Summer Help
    6.9    Approval of Replacing East Gym Doors and Panic Bars
    6.10    Approval of Purchasing Sound System for the Gym in Zearing
    6.11    Approval of Board Policy-700 Series-Final Reading

7.     Closed Session: Closed session to discuss in Accord with Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.

8.    Consent Agenda:

    8.1    Minutes
    8.2    Bills
    8.3    Financials  
    8.4    Personnel

9.    Board Items  

   9.1    Superintendent Comments
   9.2    Board Comments
   9.3    Board Calendar  

10.    Adjourn
                        
This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board April 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members.  Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared.  Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.  The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

 

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The regular meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on May 16, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the
McCallsburg Elementary Cafeteria, McCallsburg, Iowa.

BOARD AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the
agenda, you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at
scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282-Extension 201 and leave a message with your comment by
noon on Monday, May 16, 2022.

4. Information/Discussion:
4.1 School Board Recognition
4.2 McCallsburg Daycare Update
4.3 Discussion Open Enrollment Request Out of the District
4.4 Discussion on School Fees for 2022-2023
4.5 Discussion on List of 2022 Senior Graduates
4.6 Discussion on YSS Agreement for 2022-2023
4.7 Discussion on Soccer/Golf Sharing Agreements for 2022-2023
4.8 Discussion on Buena Vista University Field Experience Agreement
4.9 Discussion on Change Order #18
4.10 Discussion on Pay App #17 to Graphite Construction
4.11 Discussion on PPEL Purchases
A) Wall Mats for Stage-Zearing
B) Bus Barn Updates-Colo
C) Upgrade to MS/HS Parking Lot Banners-Colo
D) Cafeteria Tables-Colo
E) Concrete-Concession Area-Colo
F) Landscaping-Colo
G) New Furniture-Four Classrooms-Colo
4.12 Discussion on TLC Positions for 2022-2023
4.13 Discussion on DASHIR Pay Increases for 2022-2023
5. Action Agenda:
5.1 Approval of Renewing the McCallsburg Daycare Lease
5.2 Approval of Open Enrollment Request Out of the District
5.3 Approval of School Fees for 2022-2023
5.4 Approval of List of 2022 Senior Graduates
5.5 Approval of YSS Agreement for 2022-2023
5.6 Approval of Soccer/Golf Sharing Agreement for 2022-2023
5.7 Approval of Buena Vista University Field Experience Agreement
5.8 Approval of Change Order #18
5.9 Approval of Pay App#17 to Graphite Construction
5.10 Approval of PPEL Purchases
A) Wall Mats for Stage-Zearing
B) Bus Barn Updates-Colo
C) Upgrade MS/HS Parking Lot Banners-Colo
D) Cafeteria Tables-Colo
E) Concrete-Concession Area-Colo
F) Landscaping-Colo
G) New Furniture-Four Classrooms-Colo
5.11 Approval of TLC Positions for 2022-2023
5.12 Approval of DASHIR Pay Increases for 2022-2023

6. Consent Agenda:
6.1 Minutes
6.2 Bills
6.3 Financials
6.4 Personnel
7. Board Items
7.1 Superintendent Comments
7.2 Board Comments
7.3 Board Calendar
8. Adjourn

This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board May 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with
the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members. Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the
Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared. Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of
time. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

The regular meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on June 20, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Colo Media Center, Colo, Iowa.

BOARD AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comments: If you wish to make a comment to the Board about an item on the agenda or not on the
agenda, you may do it in one of the following ways: (1) Email your comment to Sandy Cutler, Secretary, at
scutler@colo-nesco.k12.ia.us or call 641-377-2282-Extension 201 and leave a message with your comment by
noon on Monday, June 20, 2022.

4. Information/Discussion:
4.1 Construction Update
4.2 Discussion on Change Order #19
4.3 Discussion on Change Order #20
4.4 Discussion on Pay App #18 to Graphite Construction
4.5 Discussion on Changes/Updates to Middle/High School Student Handbook
4.6 Discussion on Changes/Updates to Elementary School Student Handbook
4.7 Discussion on Changes/Updates to Preschool Handbook
4.8 Discussion on Milk Bids for 2022-2023
4.9 Discussion on Athletic Agreement with McFarland Clinics for 2022-2023
4.10 Discussion on Sharing Boy’s Wrestling with Roland Story for 2022-2023
4.11 Discussion on Switching SBO Authorization on Bank Accounts
4.12 Discussion on Memorandum of Understanding with Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc.
4.13 Discussion on Curriculum Purchases for 2022-2023
4.14 Discussion on PPEL Purchases:

A. New Lockers for New Addition in Zearing
B. Baseball/Softball Field Repair
C. Foam (West Side of Colo Middle/High School)
D. Soffit (West Side of Colo Middle/High School)
E. Used Maintenance Truck

5. Action Agenda:
5.1 Approval of Change Order #19
5.2 Approval of Change Order #20
5.3 Approval of Pay App #18 to Graphite Construction
5.4 Approval of Changes/Updates to Middle/High School Student Handbook
5.5 Approval of Changes/Updates to Elementary School Student Handbook
5.6 Approval of Changes/Updates to Preschool Student Handbook
5.7 Approval of Milk Bids for 2022-2023
5.8 Approval of Athletic Agreement with McFarland Clinics for 2022-2023
5.9 Approval of Sharing Boy’s Wrestling with Roland-Story for 2022-2023
5.10 Approval of Switching SBO Authorization on Bank Accounts
5.11 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc.
5.12 Approval of Curriculum Purchases for 2022-2023
5.13 Approval of PPEL Purchases:

A. New Lockers for New Addition in Zeariing
B. Baseball/Softball Field Repair
C. Foam (West Side of Colo Middle/High School)
D. Soffit (West Side of Colo Middle/High School)
E. Used Maintenance Truck

6. Consent Agenda:
6.1 Minutes
6.2 Bills
6.3 Financials
6.4 Personnel
7. Board Items
7.1 Superintendent Comments
7.2 Board Comments
7.3 Board Calendar
8. Adjourn

This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board June 17, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with
the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members. Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the
Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared. Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of
time. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.

COLO-NESCO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION

A special board meeting will be held by the Colo-NESCO Board of Education on Sunday, May 8, at 8:00 p.m. in the Colo Middle/High School Library in Colo, Iowa.

Special Board Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Information/Discussion
3.1 Discussion on Agreement Between the CN CSD & the CNEA
3.2 Discussion on 2022-2023 Teaching & Coaching Contracts
3.3 Discussion on New Associate & Cook/Server Pay Scale
3.4 Discussion on Support Staff & Administrative Wages/Contracts
3.5 Discussion on Bus Driver Contracts
3.6 Discussion on Dean of Students Job Description
4. Action Agenda
4.1 Approval of 2022-2023 Teaching & Coaching Contracts
4.2 Approval of Associate and Cook/Server Pay Scale
4.3 Approval of Support Staff & Administrative Wages/Contracts
4.4 Approval of Bus Driver Contracts
4.5 Approval of Dean of Students Job Description
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Personnel
6. Adjourn

This agenda was posted on the Colo-NESCO official bulletin board May 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.

An agenda will be prepared and sent out to all board members. Anyone who wants to meet with the Board is to call the Board President or Superintendent before the agenda is prepared. Usually, the agenda will be prepared a week ahead of time.

The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any item that is not on the agenda.