The tentative agenda for each board meeting will state the topics for discussion and action at the board meeting. The agenda is part of the public notice of the board meeting and will be posted and distributed.
Persons requesting to place an item on the agenda must make a request to the superintendent prior to the drafting of the tentative agenda. The person making the request must state the person’s name, address, purpose of the presentation, action desired and pertinent background information. Requests from the public may be added to the tentative agenda at the discretion of the superintendent after consultation with the board president. Requests received after the deadline may only be added to the agenda for good cause.
The tentative agenda and supporting documents shall be sent to the board members 5 days prior to the scheduled board meeting. These documents are the private property of the board member. Persons wishing to view the tentative agenda and supporting documents may do so at the central administration office.
The board will take action only on the items listed on the tentative agenda posted with the public notice. Items added to the agenda may be discussed or taken under advisement by the board. If an added item is acted upon, the minutes of the board meeting will state the reason justifying the immediate action.
It is the responsibility of the board president and superintendent to develop the agenda for each board meeting. Any board member may place an item on the next regular agenda with the consent of a majority of the board. Board members wishing to do so should provide notice to the superintendent and the board president 7 days prior to the scheduled meeting.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 21; 279.8.
Cross Reference:
210 Board of Directors' Meetings
211 Open Meetings
213 Public Participation in Board Meetings
215 Board of Directors' Records
402.5 Public Complaints About Employees
502.4 Student Complaints and Grievances
Approved: 10/14/1996 Reviewed: 12/11/2023 Revised: 12/11/2023
[Regular Board Meeting] or [Special Board Meeting]
BOARD OF EDUCATION
TIPTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL
[Insert Date (Day, Month Date, Year)]
[Insert Meeting Location] [Insert Time (ex. 6:00 p.m.)]
Zoom Link:
XXXXX
Call to Order by Board President
Approved the Agenda
Recite the Pledge
Read the Aim and Mission of the District
Welcome to Visitors, Press, Staff
Open Forum
VI. Consent Agenda
Minutes of the XXX meetings
Bills and Claims for XXX
Financial Reports of the District
Personnel:
Fundraisers
VII. Reports
Action Items
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
X. Board Policy #XXXXXX
XI. Purchase orders
XXXXX
XII. Adjournment
Open Forum is scheduled for public communication to the board. At that time, interested people may present comments, suggestions or concerns, even if they are not listed on the agenda. However, an item usually must be included on the agenda before the board can officially act upon it. Anyone wishing to speak to the Board of Education, and is not on the agenda, should contact Nicole Miller, not later than 30 minutes prior to the meeting. Citizens with questions about the operation of the schools are encouraged to first contact the teacher or staff member closest to the situation. The next step is to communicate with the building administrator. Then, if it is necessary, concerns can be brought to the attention of the superintendent. At this point, the school board may address unresolved concerns. Official action can be taken only in open session. However, with appropriate public notice, closed (or executive) sessions may be conducted to allow the board to consider matters listed in Iowa law. Confidential or personnel matters, negotiations strategy, current or imminent lawsuits and some real estate purchases are among the items which may be discussed in closed session.
Approved: 12/11/2023 Reviewed: ________ Revised: ____________
[Regular Board Meeting] or [Special Board Meeting]
BOARD OF EDUCATION
TIPTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL
[Insert Date (Day, Month Date, Year)]
[Insert Meeting Location] [Insert Time (ex. 6:00 p.m.)]
Zoom Link:
XXXXX
Call to Order by Board President
Approved the Agenda
Recite the Pledge
Read the Aim and Mission of the District
Welcome to Visitors, Press, Staff
Open Forum
VI. Consent Agenda
Minutes of the XXX meetings
Bills and Claims for XXX
Financial Reports of the District
Personnel:
Fundraisers
VII. Reports
Action Items
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
X. Board Policy #XXXXXX
XI. Purchase orders
XXXXX
XII. Closed Session as provided in section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session.
XIII. Adjournment
Open Forum is scheduled for public communication to the board. At that time, interested people may present comments, suggestions or concerns, even if they are not listed on the agenda. However, an item usually must be included on the agenda before the board can officially act upon it. Anyone wishing to speak to the Board of Education, and is not on the agenda, should contact Nicole Miller, not later than 30 minutes prior to the meeting. Citizens with questions about the operation of the schools are encouraged to first contact the teacher or staff member closest to the situation. The next step is to communicate with the building administrator. Then, if it is necessary, concerns can be brought to the attention of the superintendent. At this point, the school board may address unresolved concerns. Official action can be taken only in open session. However, with appropriate public notice, closed (or executive) sessions may be conducted to allow the board to consider matters listed in Iowa law. Confidential or personnel matters, negotiations strategy, current or imminent lawsuits and some real estate purchases are among the items which may be discussed in closed session.
Approved: 12/11/2023 Reviewed: ____________ Revised: __________