Aug 29 School Board Minutes; Sept. 12 School Board Agenda

ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING WITH
BCIG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011 - 6:20 P.M.
CENTRAL OFFICE-IDA GROVE

The Odebolt-Arthur (OA) Community School Board of Education met in joint session with the Battle Creek Ida Grove (BCIG) Community School Board of Education on the above date and time.  The following members were present: Deb Bengford, Paul Neumann, Traci Bengford, Dani Trimble, Tony Spradlin and Jann Murphy.  Brad Lundell arrived at 6:23 p.m. 
President Neumann called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.

A motion was made by D. Bengford, seconded by T. Bengford to approve the agenda.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried.  (4-0)

A motion was made by T. Bengford, seconded by Lundell to approve the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team Auditions in Ames on Sunday, September 11th.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried. (4-0)

A motion was made by D. Bengford, seconded by T. Bengford to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried. (4-0)

At 6:30 p.m. President Neumann opened the joint work session with Dr. Tim Grieves and Dr. Troyce Fisher to study education trends and begin establishing a common vision.

President Neumann closed the work session at 9:05 p.m.

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Jann Murphy, Bd. Secretary                Paul Neumann, Bd. President   

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ODEBOLT-ARTHUR & BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Central Office – Ida Grove
September 12, 2011 - 6:30 p.m.

Tentative Agenda:
I.    Call to Order
II.    Approve Agenda
III.    Welcome Visitors
A.    Public Comments to the Board

IV.    Consent Agenda
A.    Minutes
B.    Bills
C.    Financial Reports
D.    Resignations
E.    Contract Approvals
F.    Out of State/Overnight Trips

V.    Board Reports
A.    Superintendent Report
B.    Administrator Reports
C.    Director Reports

VI.    Dialogue/Action Items
A.    Discussion of August 29 Work Session
B.    Approval of Annual Progress Report
C.    Consideration of Early Graduation Request (BCIG)
D.    Consideration of Sunday Activities
E.    Approval of Support Vehicle Purchase (BCIG)
F.    NWAEA District 5 Board of Directors Ballot (BCIG)

VII.    Discussion/Correspondence Items
A.    Correspondence Items
B.    Other Items

VIII.    Confirm Date and Time of Next Meeting
IX.    Adjourn