(Marne, Iowa) – Several area fire departments were dispatched to a large structure fire this (Sunday) afternoon, near westbound Interstate 80 at mile marker 51 (Marne Exit). The call went out at 12:30-p.m.  Responding crews included those from Marne, Atlantic, Walnut, Elk Horn and Kimballton.

An outbuilding-type structure was said to be engulfed in flames. Reports from the scene warned firefighters there was ammunition being stored in an office on the north side of the building.

Additional information is currently not available.

Both the Public Hearings & Regular Board meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the Audubon High School, 800 Third Ave.

7:00-p.m.:

• Public Hearing: FY25 School Budget
• Public Hearing: FY25 Calendar

Board of Education – Regular Meeting

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Approve Consent Agenda

2.01 Approve Agenda

2.02 Minutes

2.02.1 March 18, 2024 – Regular Meeting

2.02.2 March 25, 2024 – Budget Hearing #1

2.03 Warrants and Financial Reports

3.0 Public Comments – Please contact the Supt. or Board President (Board Policy #213)

4.0 ACTION ITEMS

4.01 Approve FY25 School Budget for Certification

4.02 Set Time and Date for Hearing on Amending the FY24 Budget

4.03 Approve FY25 School Calendar

4.04 Approve Last Day of School

4.05 Approve List of Graduates

4.06 Approve IASB Membership

4.07 Approve Teacher Salary Package

4.08 Approve Salaries for Employees Not Covered by Collective Bargaining

4.09 Approve Gifting Used AED to Audubon Methodist Church

4.10 Personnel

5.0 Communication & Updates

5.01 Superintendent Report

5.01.1 Board Appreciation

5.01.2 Legislative Update

5.01.3 Building Project Updates

5.02 Principals Reports

6.0 Adjournment

Monday, April 15, 2024

Conference Room, 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. – 2024-2025 Budget Hearing

• Call Hearing To Order

• Presentation Of 2024-2025 Budget

• Public Input

• Close Hearing

6:00 p.m. – 2024-2025 Calendar Hearing

1. Call Hearing To Order

2. Presentation of the 2024-2025 School Calendar For Discussion (I)

3. Public Comments

4. Adjourn Hearing (D.R.)

Regular Meeting

• Call Meeting to Order

• Reading of Mission Statement

• Approval of Agenda (D.R.)

• Public Input

• Superintendent’s Report:

1. Thank You Card(s) (I)
2. The Month in Review – Administration (I)
3. Board Learning Opportunities (I)

– Honor March Recipients

– Select April Recipient(s)

• Consent Agenda (D.R.)

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Financial Statements

Approval of Bills

4. Personnel

5. Gifts, Memorials, Bequests

Old Business

6. Board Policies – Second Reading (D.R.) – 800, 801.1, 801.2, 801.3, 801.4

New Business

7. Phone System Presentation (I)

8. Consider Approval Of Resolution Authorizing The Redemption Of General

Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated November 1, 2017, And Levying A Tax For Fiscal Year 2025 For The Redemption Of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017, Dated November 1, 2017 (D.R.)

9. Consider Approval Of The 2024-2025 Budget (D.R.)

10. Approve List Of 2024 Graduates (D.R.)

11. Establish Registration Fees For 2024-2025 (D.R.)

12. Consider Approval Of The 2024-2025 School Calendar (D.R.)

13. Consider Approval Of The 2024-25 Transportation Director Sharing Agreement With Atlantic (D.R.)

14. Consider Approval Of The 2024-25 School Business Official Sharing Agreement With Riverside (D.R.)

15. Consider Approval Of 2024-25 Shared Girls Wrestling Program With Red Oak (D.R.)

16. Board Policies – First Reading (I) – 405.2, 411.2, 507.8R1, 704.1, 704.6,

706.2, 706.3, 706.3R1, 707.4, 707.6, 802.1, 802.2, 802.3, 802.4, 802.4R1,

802.4R2, 802.5, 802.6, 802.7. Rescind – 504.5, 504.5R1, 707.2, 707.3 (I)

• Adjourn

Exempt Meeting – An exempt meeting will be held following the regular meeting. The purpose of the Exempt Meeting is to discuss strategy in matters relating to negotiating sessions pursuant to Iowa Code 20.17(3)

(D.R.) = Decision Required

(I.) = Informational

Final agenda will be posted in the Central Office no less than 24 hours before the meeting.

6:30 PM
CAM High School Media Center
1000 Victory Park Rd., Anita,
HEARING AGENDA
1 Open hearings for proposed 2024-2025 Certified Budget
2 Patrons may speak for or against the proposed 2024-2025 Certified Budget as published
3 Adjourn hearing
HEARING AGENDA
1 Open hearing for proposed FY25 School Calendar & Revised FY24 School Calendar
2 Patrons may speak for or against the FY25 School Calendar & Revised FY24 School Calendar
3 Adjourn hearing
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1 Call to Order
2 Welcome Visitors
3 Agenda Changes
4 Approval of Agenda
5 Consent Agenda
5.1 Approval of Minutes, Bills, Financial Statements
5.2 Open Enrollments
5.3 Resignations
5.4 Contracts
5.5 Volunteers
5.6 Fundraisers
6 Communications
6.1 Public Input on Non-agenda Items
6.2 Correspondence
7 Administrative Reports
8 Discussion/Action Items:
8.1 Approval of Revisions to Board Policies 405.1 – 408.3
8.2 Approval of Sale of Excess Equipment
8.3 Approval of Out-of-State Trips
8.4 Approval of Graduating Seniors for CAM High School & Iowa Connections Academy
8.5 Approval of 2024-2025 Certified Budget
8.6 Approval of FY25 School Calendar & Revised FY24 School Calendar
8.7 Approval of District Career and Academic Plan
8.8 Discuss Facility Project Process
9 Board Report
10 Adjournment
11 Exempt Session for Negotiations