June 1, 2014 From the Desk of Tom Wood, Superintendent

June 1, 2014
From the Desk of Tom Wood,
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
As you read this we have officially completed the 2013-2014
school year! Each year it amazes me how fast it goes, how
much the kids grow, and the work that gets completed by staff
and students alike. This is also the end of my first year in a
new dual role as elementary principal and superintendent. I
have had the opportunity to work with many members of our
community, staff, and students. Overall, this has been an
amazing chance to learn in a wonderful environment. I
especially want to thank all of the parents, community
members, Board members, staff, and students who have been
so supportive. This year has affirmed my decision to make
MSTM the school where I want to stay. I look forward to
working with more of you in the future.
This month I am using my portion of the newsletter to inform
you of some changes and improvements being made to our
school. This summer our wireless network solution is being
replaced and upgraded. This will continue to support our
addition of more wireless devices and maintain the 1:1
computer initiative in the high school. Another less visible
improvement will be the beginning of a boiler replacement
project. We have three that will be replaced, and the first one
will be done this summer. In addition to these bigger projects
our maintenance crews will be busy deep cleaning, waxing
floors, and preparing for another school year that will quickly
be upon us.
Since my last newsletter we have one more staff member who
has resigned, Mollie Scrivner. She has been a second grade
teacher here and will be greatly missed. This opening, along
with our other departures and the new preschool position
added will bring in a total of six new faces to the elementary.
We are very excited about the highly qualified and strong
candidates who have been hired. They include the following:
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Jenna Fitzgerald, Preschool/Preschool Special
Education
Amanda Meacham, Preschool
Brett Flander, Elementary Special Education
Allison Grandfield, Elementary Special Education
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Kelsey Nickel, 3rd Grade
Kathy Higgins, 4th Grade
I know these new teachers are excited to become a part of the
MSTM team, and many gave up other opportunities to do so.
Please help us welcome them as they begin to transition into
the building and community.
Thank you again for making this a successful school year. The
kids, families, and staff of MSTM are the ones who make our
vision possible: A caring community that nurtures individuals
to become productive lifelong learners.
Thank you for your continued support of MSTM!
From the Desk of Josh Moser,
Secondary Principal
“Everything has to come to an end, sometime.” – L. Frank
Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz
The last few days of the 2013-2014 school year are winding
down, and the excitement for the prospects of summer is
palpable. The end of a school year is always cause for
reflection as much as it is cause for celebration. Being able to
look back on the successes & failures and the challenges &
triumphs of 180 days is no easy task considering all that we
manage to pack into a year at school. As noted in a newsletter
article earlier in the year, experience is not what teaches us; it
is reflecting on and analyzing those experiences that causes us
to truly learn. With this in mind, indulge me as I share three
sources of my learning from this year:
A system cannot policy its way to improvement. I would
say this is one of the most significant pieces of learning I have
encountered this year when it comes to leadership. The word
―policy‖ in and of itself has some far-reaching connotations in
terms of how the ideas contained within are presented – which
is something I didn’t realize until earlier this year. A policy is
imposing in that it dictates behavior, and in turn affects one’s
mindset. Rather than creating discord and fear by announcing
a new policy (or a draft of a new policy), the approach I
should have taken is to present the topic or focus of the policy
as a discussion of said topic or focus. It gives the impression
that the collective minds of the organization have been made
up, and thereby making one’s decision for them before they
have a chance to respond or even really think about it. In
short, presenting policies – even for public comments or
feedback – is akin to jumping the proverbial shark. Having
conversations and allowing ideas to organically formulate into
potential policies or changes in practice will become the norm.
Communication is absolutely essential – and incredibly
complicated. There is always a challenge in deciding what,
when, and how to communicate a message. Last month’s
newsletter article focused on this element in the form of email.
Other forms of electronic communication can be just as cloudy
or ire-inducing because they lack the emotion that
accompanies face-to-face communication, thereby making it
difficult to interpret its true meaning or intention. I have come
to appreciate meeting in-person with someone rather than
trying to solve things over the phone or the computer. Most
people would prefer not to use this approach because it can
feel confrontational or adversarial. While there is some truth
to this (depending on the situation), it is certainly more honest
and straightforward than trying to read between the lines of an
email, tweet, or anything else. In spite of my own admitted
reliance on phone calls and emails to get things done, I will
always welcome and make time for people who come to see
me in person regardless of what else is going on.
Remember that we are all here for the students. The
bottom line is everyone in a school community – students,
teachers, staff, administrators, and parents – want the same
thing: a successful learning experience for the students. What
tends to get in the way is the hang-up on the different opinions
as to how to arrive at that. We stress the importance of
collaboration and building relationships as the means to this
success, and this cannot be truer than in the field of education.
Not everyone shares the same philosophies, engages in the
same practices, or seeks opportunities for improvement. There
are going to be times of disagreement. This is OK. We should,
however, be able to discuss things in an open, non-threatening,
non-judgmental way to help develop understanding of
different points of view. This should be accompanied with an
open mind, rather than seeking chances to only poke holes in
or otherwise diminish someone’s ideas, perceptions, or
experiences. This should be a universal truth – especially in a
people-centered profession like education.
I have enjoyed this first year as 7-12 principal and greatly
value the many people that make Martensdale-St. Marys such
a special place to work. I will continue to learn, to gain
perspective, to seek input, and to find ways to make our great
school even greater.
Congratulations to the Class of 2014
It was with simultaneous pride and bitter sweetness that we
bid farewell to the seniors during our commencement
exercises on Sunday, May 18th. The 32 students who
participated in graduation are now off in the world beginning
their new lives. I enjoyed being their teacher and principal for
their time in high school, and I wish them all the very best of
luck.
Secondary Staff Changes
In other bittersweet news, Alison Meier (7-12 Family and
Consumer Science) has accepted a job in another district for
the 2014-2015 school year. Alison has been at MSTM for six
years and has been involved in many committees and
improvement efforts. She has been a tremendous asset to our
school and she will be greatly missed in the coming years.
In other staffing news, I am pleased to welcome Michael
Tiano to the MSTM district as a new 7-12 mathematics
instructor. Mr. Tiano will be in his first year of teaching after
serving his country in the National Guard and having worked
in the private sector for a number of years. His experience and
perspective will be an important addition to our school.
I will be at school for most of June and then taking a few
weeks off in July to prepare for next year. Please keep in
contact with any questions, concerns, or suggestions, and I am
already looking forward to 2014-2015. Have a great summer!
From the Desk of Mrs. Sowder,
Talented and Gifted/Yearbook
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Re/Max of Indianola – Misty SOLDwisch
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Bishop Insurance Agency, Inc.
Accelerated Rehab
All Creatures Small Animal Hospital
Jami’s Salon
Blanchard Family Dentistry
Fareway of Indianola
Farmers & Merchants Bank
City State Bank
Wiegert Disposal Inc., Septic Service &
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Tim McConnell Photography, LTD
Norwalk Family Dentistry
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As I’m writing this, tomorrow Mr. Olson and I will take the
junior high and high school band and chorus to Adventureland
for the experience of performing in an open-air venue. We’ll
be taking lots of pictures and making lots of memories!
From the Desk of Mrs. Davidson,
Elem./Jr. High/Sr. High Art
Lion’s Club Peace Poster Contest
Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the
Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and
youth groups. This art contest for kids encourages young
people worldwide to express their visions of peace. For more
than 25 years, millions of children from nearly 100 countries
have participated in the contest.
Entries were judged for originality, artistic merit and
portrayal of this year’s contest theme, ―Our World, Our
Future.‖
Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district,
multiple district and international. At the international level,
judges from the art, peace, youth, education and media
communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award
winners.
The Martensdale Lions Club worked with MSTM elementary
participants to design posters for the contest.
The
Martensdale Lions Club judged the posters and awarded cash
prizes to the winners.
Tuesday, May 27th our 5/6 students will entertain us in their
Talent Show at 2:00 p.m. in the high school gym. I’m looking
forward to a fun way to wrap up 2013-2014!
This summer, please consider joining the Music Boosters and
supporting the music education of all students in grades PK12. I hope to print your name on the next concert program!
Have a fun summer filled with music!
From the Desks of Mrs. Schwery, Ms. De Waard, and Mr.
Olberding, Special Education Dept.
Summer Reading Tips for Parents
http://www.ldonline.org/article/36/
By: Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (1997)
Efforts should be made during the summer to help children
sustain reading skills, practice reading and read for enjoyment.
Reading builds visualization, thinking and language abilities.
Taking the time to read with your child can help you evaluate
your child's reading skills. If you discover that your child is
having trouble with reading, he or she may have a learning
disability. 80% of children with a learning disability have
difficulty with basic reading and language. But early
identification of such a disability gives a child the chance to
develop ways to learn how to read effectively, and skills to
lead a successful and productive life. A recent National
Institutes of Health study showed that 67% of young students
at risk for reading difficulties became average or above
average readers after receiving help in the early grades.
1st Place: Maddy Stott, 2nd Place: Kaley Verwers,
Place: Thomas Gyles.
3rd
Parents should remember that children need free time in the
summer to relax and enjoy the pleasures of childhood. So
summer reading should be fun. Following are a few tips to
make reading enjoyable for your children this summer:
1. Read aloud together with your child every day.
From the Desk of Mrs. Clark,
Vocal Music
Congratulations to our graduating seniors in band and chorus!
They are Jacob Herrera in band, Jennice Croy in chorus and
Kaitlyn Belieu in both band and chorus. We will miss you!
Congratulation to our junior high and upper elementary
students who participated in solo/ensemble festival here at
MSTM! Students worked hard and all earned superior (1)
ratings.
Make it fun by reading outdoors on the front steps, patio, at
the beach or park. Also, let your children read to you. For
younger children, point out the relationship between words
and sounds.
2. Set a good example!
Parents must be willing to model behavior for their children.
Keep lots of reading material around the house. Turn off the
TV and have each person read his or her book, including mom
and dad.
3. Read the same book your child is reading and discuss it.
This is the way to develop habits of the mind and build
capacity for thought and insight.
4. Let kids choose what they want to read, and don't turn
your nose up at popular fiction.
It will only discourage the reading habit.
5. Buy books on tape, especially for a child with a learning
disability.
Listen to them in the car, or turn off the TV and have the
family listen to them together.
6. Take your children to the library regularly.
Most libraries sponsor summer reading clubs with easy-toreach goals for preschool and school-age children. Check the
library calendar for special summer reading activities and
events. Libraries also provide age appropriate lists for summer
reading.
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
APRIL 14, 2014
The Board of Directors of the Martensdale-St. Marys
Community School District met in regular session, pursuant to
law, on April 14, 2014.
Members Present: President, Nicole Bunch; Vice President,
Wade Gibson; Dawn Reeves, Ralph DiCesare and Dean
Furness; together with Superintendent Tom Wood, Principal
Josh Moser, and Business Manager Jill Gavin.
Members Absent: none
I.
Welcome – Board President
Mrs. Bunch called the meeting to order at 4:00
p.m. and welcomed all guests.
II.
Presentation - Mr. Wood introduced Gary
Sinclair, IASBO, to present to the board the
financial health of the district, projections, and a
5-year future outlook.
III.
Consent Items
A. Approval of Minutes
Board President
7. Subscribe, in your child's name, to magazines like Sports
Illustrated for Kids, Highlights for Children, or National
Geographic World.
Encourage older children to read the newspaper and current
events magazines, to keep up the reading habit over the
summer and develop vocabulary. Ask them what they think
about what they've read, and listen to what they say.
8. Ease disappointment over summer separation from a
favorite school friend by encouraging them to become pen
pals.
Present both children with postcards or envelopes that are
already addressed and stamped. If both children have access to
the Internet, email is another option.
9. Make trips a way to encourage reading by reading aloud
traffic signs, billboards, notices.
Show your children how to read a map, and once you are on
the road, let them take turns being the navigator.
10. Encourage children to keep a summer scrapbook.
Tape in souvenirs of your family's summer activities picture
postcards, ticket stubs, photos. Have your children write the
captions and read them and read them aloud as you look at the
book together.
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: 5 ayes.
IV.
Celebrations
Mr. Wood thanked the PTO for a very successful
Scholastic Book Fair. It was the largest one to date.
This event provides books to classrooms at no charge
and all proceeds go to PTO projects.
Mr. Moser celebrated the Music Department who
attended the IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival at
Nodaway Valley on April 12, 2014. Congratulations
to the following students:
Students and events that received superior (I) ratings
are:
Kaitlyn Belieu- trumpet solo
Joshua Belieu- trombone solo
Emma Johanson- flute solo
Emma Johanson –clarinet solo
Zachary Scovel- trumpet solo
Kaitlyn Belieu/ Timothy Hornback- instrumental duet
Noah Orta, Michael Darr, Isaac Griffiths, Joshua
Belieu, Andrew Niklawski – percussion ensemble
This is the second year our percussion ensemble has
received a superior rating.
Students and events that received excellent (II)
ratings are:
Kaelly McQuoid- clarinet solo
Eric Estell- trumpet solo
Joshua Belieu, Timothy Hornback, Anna Wetzlerlow brass trio
Emma Johanson, Kaelly McQuoid, Tyler Fluhartyclarinet trio
Kaelly McQuoid and Kaitlyn Belieu- instrumental
duet
Eric Estell, Kaitlyn Belieu, Zachary Scovel –trumpet
trio
Cheyenne Warner – vocal solo
Tom Warden and Kaitlyn Belieu- vocal duet
Mr. Moser celebrated the Physics Team that attended
the Physics Competition at the Science Center on
April 2nd. Ten students participated in the following
events: Catapult, Mousetrap Car, Bridge Building,
Soda Straw Arm and a Challenge Problem. Their
overall results were 7th out of 10 teams. They were 1
point away from a 3-way tie for 5th. Congratulations
to Miller Hatcher, Paiten Gavin, Kaitlyn Belieu, Dani
Trom, Riley Spick, Laura Lacquement, KatyMae
Moore, Madi Hall, Riley Dunn, Philip Hand.
V.
Public Comments - none
VI.
Old Business
A. Reports
Supt. Wood
1) MSTM Music Booster Minutes – March
11, 2014
2) MSTM Athletic Booster Minutes –
February 12 and March 12, 2014
3) MSTM PTO Minutes – January 21, 2014
B. Presentations
1) Principal’s Report
Mr. Wood
Mr. Wood announced a 94% PK-6
attendance for the Spring Parent Teacher
Conferences. Mr. Wood took an informal
survey on whether or not to continue spring
conferences and most people indicated they
did not feel it was necessary.
Mr. Wood informed the board that he only
received one call about the school calendar
and that next year we will better advertise all
public meetings.
Student Recognition: Kaitlyn Belieu, Kyla
Morris, Corajean Clemenson, Carrie
Schultz, Gentry Davidson, Stephanie
Seymour, Baylee Holt, Dani Trom, Savanah
Husted, Robbie Vaught, Justine McKeever,
Sarah Walker
Mr. Moser reviewed the 2013-2014 Iowa
Assessments results, goals and if the goals
were met. He provided a snap shot of
student skills, writing components and skills
that are assesses and others that are not.
Discussion was made on the math scores
and what the impact of Every Day Math on
the results. The administration went over
several variables that might have affected
the results and they will be working with the
teachers. They will break it down by
student and analyze certain areas of reading
and comprehension.
Mr. Moser experienced a dip in Parent
Teacher Conferences in the secondary, just
below 18%. He is finding out that many
schools in the POI Conference are doing
away with the spring conferences due to the
increase in communication between teachers
and JMC.
Mr. Moser presented the recommendation of
adjusting graduation requirements due to the
push from State and Federal resources to
increase student literacy of our students.
He recommended making Computer
Applications and Life Skills a mandatory
credit.
Mr. Moser presented the summary of the
semester test policy. He received pros and
con from the secondary staff during the
March Professional Development day.
Some of the positive elements of the current
policy by the secondary staff were: promotes
attendance, fewer tests to grade, students try
on standardized tests, increased productivity,
students need incentives. Some of the
negative elements of the current policy
included: complex system for exemptions,
can hurt the overall grade, not reflective of
college practices, policy is discriminatory
toward special education and at risk
students, hurts lower-level students. Mr.
Moser will review again with staff at the
next staff meeting.
Mr. Wood announced that DARE
Graduation is being held on April 25th.
Officer Randy Spurr has recently been
promoted but continues to want to do this
program with us because of how important it
is.
Mr. Moser is close in hiring the 7-12 math
position. There were 24 applicants for this
position. He will bring recommendation to
the May board meeting.
2) Principal’s Report
Mr. Moser informed the Board that we did
not renew the Jostens contract for the
yearbook due to costs and customer issues.
Mr. Moser
The new contract will be with Wallsworth.
Community Service Day will be on May 9th.
Academics and Fine Arts Night will be May
13th.
3) Superintendent’s Report
Supt. Wood
Mr. Wood informed the Board that he will
be updating job descriptions for the district.
He presented three job descriptions for the
Board to approve tonight. He will make
them apart of the handbook and in the hiring
procedures.
Mr. Wood updated the Board on the
preschool situation. We currently have 46
students signed up for preschool in the fall.
Mr. Wood and staff members went over
many options of how to serve these students.
Mr. Wood recommended to the Board to add
a third section of preschool. He has found
the space that will accommodate 15
students. This would raise our capacity to
55 students. Discussion was made about the
risk to hire a teacher prior to registration.
The worst case scenario is that we lose some
of the 46 students before school starts and
then have three section s of smaller classes.
In early childhood classrooms this is
desirable and common.
The Board
discussed their board goal of ―Growing the
school‖. If the following year, we do not
have the numbers to keep three sections, the
administration will determine whether we
reduce staff or maybe move that teacher to
Title I. Discussions were made if the goal
was to breakeven financially for this
program and what is best for the kids and for
our school. Mr. Wood plans to have a
registration date for preschool with a deposit
to guarantee a spot and advertise earlier.
Mr. Wood presented to the Board members
a preliminary draft of possible hourly rental
fees for the use of the facilities. This will be
discussed at our next facilities meeting.
VII.
New Business
A. Public Hearing/Approve 2013-2014 Budget
Amendment
Supt. Wood
Mr. Gibson motioned to approve the 20132014 budget amendment published in the
Record Herald & Indianola Tribune on
March 26, 2014, seconded by Furness. Roll
call: 5 ayes.
B. Public Hearing/Approve 2014-2015 Budget
Supt. Wood
Mrs. Reeves moved to be remembered that
on this 14th day of April 2014, the Board of
Directors
of
Martensdale-St.
Marys
Community School District met in regular
session for the purpose of a hearing upon the
budget estimate as filed with the Board.
There was found that the notice of the time
and place of the hearing was in accordance
to the Code of Iowa and as directed by the
Board was published on the 26th day of
March, 2014, in the Record Herald &
Indianola Tribune. Thereafter and after
hearing all taxpayers desiring to be heard,
the Board took up the estimate for final
consideration and determined that the said
estimate be corrected and completed so that
when completed it should be in words and
figures as stated herein. The vote upon final
adoption of the budget with a tax levy of
$17.25 was seconded by Mr. DiCesare. Roll
call: 5 Ayes.
The Secretary was thereupon directed to
forward the adopted budget and tax levy to
the county auditor as provided by law.
I certify the above to be a true and the
correct copy of the proceedings of the Board
relating to the consideration and final adoption of
the within budget of expenditures and levy of
taxes on the 14th day of April, 2014.
C. Approve Personnel Resignations
Supt. Wood
Mr. Furness motioned to approve the
resignations of Brian Spanhut (5th
Grade/Volleyball Coach), Kara Guzman
(Preschool), Amanda Pelzer (4th Grade),
seconded by Mr. Gibson. Roll Call: 5
Ayes.
D. Approve Personnel Recommendations
Supt. Wood
Mr. Gibson motioned to approve Renee
Christensen as a 1:1 Special Education
Associate, seconded by Mr. Gibson. Roll
Call: 5 ayes.
Mr. Furness motioned to approve the
recommendations of John Amfahr (JH Girls
Track), Nick Hirsch (JH Boys Track), Don
Hatcher (Volunteer Golf), seconded by Mrs.
Reeves. Roll Call: 5 Ayes.
Mr. Furness motioned to table the
recommendation for Assistant Baseball
Coach, seconded by Mr. DiCesare. Roll
Call: 5 Ayes.
E. Discuss/Approve Additional Preschool Teacher
Supt. Wood
Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the
additional preschool teacher for the 20142015 school year, seconded by Mr.
DiCesare. Roll Call: 5 Ayes.
F.
L. Discuss/Approve Open Enrollment Request
Supt. Wood
Mr. Furness motioned to approve the open
enrollment request from the Wolford family
with the funding to follow from West Des
Moines Community District. If West Des
Moines does not approve the request, the
family will need to either move into the
district or pay full tuition. This motioned
was seconded by Mr. DiCesare. Roll Call:
5 Ayes.
Discuss/Approve Start Date Waiver Request
Resolution
Supt. Wood
Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve the Start
Date Waiver Request Resolution, seconded
by Mr. Furness. Roll Call: 5 Ayes.
G. Discuss/Approve Purchase of Music Risers and
Sound Shells
Supt. Wood
M. Consider Approval to Ratify the Negotiated
Agreement with the MSTM Education
Association
Mr. Furness motioned to approve the
purchase of new music risers and sound
shells for fiscal year 2015 to be funded out
of PPEL, seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Roll
Call: 5 Ayes.
The negotiation team and association
reached a tentative agreement with the
association. The Iowa Legislature has has
set allowable growth rate for 2014-2015 at
4% but allowable growth as not been set for
2015-2016.
The negotiation team and
association appreciated not having to go to
mediation or arbitration.
Mrs. Reeves
motioned to approve the negotiated
agreement with the MSTM Education
Association for the 2014-2015 school year,
seconded by Mr. Gibson. Roll call: 5 Ayes.
H. Discuss/Approve Adult Lunch Prices
Supt. Wood
Mr. Gibson motioned to increase adult lunch
prices to $3.30 in order to comply with
USDA regulations, seconded by Mrs.
Reeves. Roll Call: 5 Ayes.
I.
Discuss/Approve Job Descriptions
Supt. Wood
Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the job
descriptions for Associate/Paraeducator,
Cook, and Head Cook/Kitchen Manager,
seconded by Mr. Furness. Roll Call: 5
Ayes.
J.
N. Approve Closed Session - Personnel
Supt. Wood
Mr. DiCesare motioned to go into Closed
Session regarding personnel, seconded by
Mr. Gibson. Roll Call: 5 Ayes. Time 6:42
p.m. Mr. Furness motioned to go out of
Closed Session, seconded by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call: 5 Ayes. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Discuss/Approve Classified Staff Handbook
Supt. Wood
Mr. Gibson motioned to approve the
Classified Staff Handbook for 2014-2015,
seconded by Mr. DiCesare. Roll Call: 5
Ayes.
K. Discuss/Approve Cross Country
Recommendation
O. Confirm – Next Meeting Dates
Supt. Wood
Due to conflicts in schedules, the May
Board Meeting will be moved to
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
Supt. Wood
VIII.
Andy Klemesrud, Athletic Director,
requested to consider bringing Cross
Country back to the district after it was cut
in 2009. We currently have five high school
boys and five high school girls, and five
Junior High students who would like to take
part of the program. The current track
coaches see the value to adding cross
country back, to maintaining and helping the
sport improve along with helping the other
sports improve. Mr. Furness motioned to
approve the Cross Country recommendation
for 2014-2015, seconded by Mrs. Reeves.
Roll Call: 5 Ayes.
Adjournment
Mrs. Reeves motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr.
Furness. Roll call: 5 ayes. Time: 7:05 p.m.
teacher, seconded by Mr. Furness.
Call: 5 ayes.
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
APRIL 25, 2014
The Board of Directors of the Martensdale-St. Marys
Community School District met in special session, pursuant to
law, on April 25, 2014.
Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the
resignation of Brian Sweet, Assistant
Softball Coach, seconded by Mr. Furness.
Roll Call: 5 ayes.
Members Present: President, Nicole Bunch; Vice President,
Wade Gibson (by phone); Dawn Reeves, Ralph DiCesare (by
phone) and Dean Furness; together with Superintendent Tom
Wood, Principal Josh Moser, and Business Manager Jill
Gavin.
B.
Members Absent: none
II.
Welcome – Board President
Public Comments
Mr. Wood provided an overview to all the
guests in attendance of the guidelines for the
public comment section of today’s board
meeting. Public Comments will last a total
of 15 minutes. Each individual will have a
total of 5 minutes to talk.
Jon Fitzpatrick – 2204 N. 9th Street,
Indianola - Baseball
David Walker – 425 Hwy 28, St. Charles Baseball
Tim Dooley – 241 Iowa St, St. Marys Baseball
Tom Foster – 531 Iowa St. St. Charles –
Approving coaches
Eddy Kraber – 9591 20th Ave, Prole –
Approving coaches
Randy Noel – 220 Main St, Norwalk –
MSTM coaching staff
Gary Kraber – 9591 20th Ave, Prole Coaches
Chad Walker – 5349 McKinley St, Prole –
Coaching staff for baseball
III.
New Business
A. Approve Personnel Resignations
Mrs. Reeves motioned to approve the
resignation of Kate Pollock, Preschool
Approve Personnel Recommendations
Mr. Furness motioned to approve the
recommendation of hiring Michael Tiano for
the 7-12 Mathematics and Computer
Science Instructor, seconded by Mrs.
Reeves. Roll Call: 5 ayes.
Mr. DiCesare motioned to approve Ethan
Westphal, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach,
Steve Westphal, Volunteer Baseball Coach,
Justin Dehmer, and Volunteer Baseball
Coach, seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Roll Call:
5ayes.
Mrs. Bunch called the meeting to order at
4:00 p.m. and welcomed all guests.
III.
Roll
IV.
Adjournment
Mr. Furness motioned to adjourn the
meeting, seconded by Mrs. Reeves. Roll
Call: 5 ayes. Time: 4:17 p.m.
The Music Boosters and the Music Department would like to thank everyone who has supported Music Education
within our school this past year. We would also like to invite everyone to plan on joining us for the 2014/2015 school
year either through sponsorships, volunteering to assist at the various concerts and activities or supporting the
fundraising that we do. We cannot continue to do everything we do without you!
Please see the Music Booster sponsorship form below or email [email protected] and let us know that you are interested in
helping continue the Music Education that we support and what you would be willing to assist with. This could be anything from
volunteering to help serve refreshments at a concert, chaperoning an event, assisting with fundraising or providing any fundraising
ideas that you may have.
Items the Music Boosters supported during the 2013/2014 school year.
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Tickets to the Applause Series for the Elementary
4th and 5th Grade tickets for the Des Moines Symphony
Roses for the Seniors
Chaperone for various activities
Refreshments after Concerts
New JH Music Folders
Iowa Wild tickets for the National Anthem performers
Meal prior to the Variety Show
Refreshments for the Academic and Fine Arts Banquet
Junior High/Senior High Trip to Adventureland
Plus many other items
MSTM Music Booster Sponsor
Family Sponsor—$25 (Donation)
Name(s) to be listed on the programs
(*only names of sponsors will be listed in the programs. All other information is for the Music Boosters only
and will not be in print.)
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Address:__________________________
Phone:___________________________
Email Address:_____________________
Contributions May Be Tax Deductible
(If you would like a receipt, please let us know)
Make checks Payable to:
MSTM Music Boosters
Forms and donations can either be dropped off at the High School or Elementary office or Mailed to:
Vicki Hornback
1906 Windwood Lane
Prole, IA 50229
GRADUATION 2014
Martensdale-St Marys
June, 2014
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
Wednesday
2
10:00am Softball-JH Away
vs. Panorama
10:00am Baseball-JH Away
vs. Panorama
6:00pm Baseball-JV Away vs.
Mount Ayr
6:00pm Softball-JV Away vs.
Mount Ayr
7:30pm Softball-Varsity Away
vs. Mount Ayr
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Away vs. Mount Ayr
8
3
6:00pm SoftballJV Away vs.
Pleasantville
6:00pm BaseballJV Away vs.
Pleasantville
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Away vs.
Pleasantville
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Away vs.
Pleasantville
9
10:00am Softball-JH Away
vs. Earlham
10:00am Baseball-JH Away
vs. Earlham
4:00pm School Board
Meeting @ Supt. Office
5:30pm BaseballVarsity Away vs. EddyvilleBlakesburg
10:00am SoftballJH Nodaway
Valley
10:00am Baseball
-JH Nodaway
Valley
6:00pm SoftballJV Des Moines
Christian
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Des
Moines Christian
10
10:00am SoftballJH Central Decatur
10:00am BaseballJH Away vs.
Southeast Warren
6:00pm SoftballJV Southeast
Warren
6:00pm BaseballJV Southeast
Warren
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Southeast
Warren
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Southeast
Warren
17
2
2 10:00am Softball-
24
Meter
10:00am Baseball-JH Van
Meter
6:00pm SoftballVarsity Seymour Community
Schools
6:00pm Baseball-JV Away vs.
Twin Cedars Junior-Senior
7:30pm Softball-JV Seymour
Community Schools
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Away vs. Twin Cedars
Junior-Senior
23
JH Interstate 35
10:00am BaseballJH Interstate 35
2
30
9 10:00am Softball-JH West
Central Valley
10:00am Baseball-JH West
Central Valley
5:30pm Baseball-JV Away vs.
Creston Community
6:00pm Softball-JV Away vs.
Melcher-Dallas
7:30pm Softball-Varsity Away
vs. Melcher-Dallas
11
10:00am SoftballJH Winterset
10:00am Baseball
-JH Winterset
6:00pm BaseballJV Carlisle
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Carlisle
1
16
6:00pm Baseball5 10:00am Softball-JH Van
JV Away vs. Wayne
6:00pm SoftballJV Away vs. Wayne
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Away vs.
Wayne
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Away vs.
Wayne
10:00am SoftballJH Away vs.
Indianola Middle
10:00am BaseballJH Away vs. Carlisle
6:00pm SoftballJV Pleasantville
6:00pm BaseballJV Pleasantville
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Pleasantville
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Pleasantville
Thursday
Friday
4
10:00am SoftballJH Indianola Middle
6:00pm SoftballJV Interstate 35
6:00pm BaseballJV Interstate 35
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Interstate 35
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Interstate 35
12
4:00pm Baseball-JV Away
vs. Central Decatur
6:00pm Softball-JV Away
vs. Central Decatur
6:00pm BaseballVarsity Away vs. Central
Decatur
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Away vs. Central
Decatur
18
19
10:00am BaseballJH Norwalk
10:00am Softball-JH Away
vs. Southeast Warren
5:30pm Baseball-JV Away
vs. Winterset
6:00pm SoftballJV Lenox
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Lenox
7:30pm BaseballVarsity Away vs. Winterset
25
6
TBD Softball-Varsity Away
vs. Murray
9:00am Camp @ HS Gym
10:00am SoftballJH Away vs. Interstate
35
10:00am BaseballJH Away vs. Interstate
35
6:00pm BaseballVarsity Away vs. Lenox
10:00am SoftballJH Panorama
10:00am Baseball
-JH Panorama
6:00pm SoftballJV Away vs. Van
Meter
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Away vs.
Van Meter
10:00am SoftballJH Earlham
10:00am Baseball
-JH Earlham
6:00pm BaseballJV Chariton
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Chariton
Saturday
5
26
10:00am SoftballJH Southeast Warren
10:00am BaseballJH Southeast Warren
6:00pm Baseball-JV Away
vs. Interstate 35
6:00pm Softball-JV Away
vs. Interstate 35
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Away vs.
Interstate 35
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Away vs.
Interstate 35
7
TBD SoftballVarsity Away
vs. Murray
Iowa Crush
Football Game @
Blue Devil
Stadium
10:00am Baseb
allVarsity Marten
sdale-St Marys
vs. Multiple
Schools
13
14
9:00am Camp @ HS Gym
10:00am SoftballJH Away vs. West
Central Valley
10:00am BaseballJH Away vs. West
Central Valley
6:00pm SoftballJV Southwest Valley
High School
6:00pm BaseballJV Southwest Valley
High School
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Southwest Valley
High School
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Southwest Valley
High School
10:00am Baseb
allVarsity Roland
Story
12:00pm Softb
allVarsity West
Central Valley
12:00pm Baseb
allVarsity Roland
Story
20
9:00am Camp @ HS Gym
10:00am SoftballJH Away vs. Nodaway
Valley
10:00am BaseballJH Away vs. Nodaway
Valley
6:00pm Softball-JV Away
vs. Bedford
6:00pm Baseball-JV Away
vs. Bedford
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Away vs. Bedford
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Away vs. Bedford
27
9:00am Camp @ HS Gym
10:00am BaseballVarsity Johnston
6:00pm SoftballJV Nodaway Valley
6:00pm BaseballJV Nodaway Valley
7:30pm SoftballVarsity Nodaway Valley
8:00pm BaseballVarsity Nodaway Valley
21
10:00am Baseb
allVarsity Clarke
vs. Multiple
Schools
10:00am Softb
allVarsity Marten
sdale-St Marys
vs. Multiple
Schools
28
9:00am Softball
-Varsity CollinsMaxwell-Baxter
vs. Multiple
Schools
12:30pm Baseb
all-Varsity Away
vs. Pleasant
Valley
5:30pm Baseba
llVarsity Bondur
ant-Farrar
Mrs. Henson’s & Mrs. Webster’s
Kindergarten Graduation 2014
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]
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 and the Jiffy station, both 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