Monday, October 10, 2022  6:00 PM

Mount Pleasant Community School District:  High School Media Center

Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641

1.   Call to Order
   2.    Roll Call
   3.    Approval of Agenda
   4.    Citizen Comments
   5.   Approval of Minutes, Claims, Financials
   6.    Reports
   a.       Instructional Services –
   i.     District Library Program – Lottie Schnicker, Teacher-Librarian
   b.       Superintendent’s Report
   1.       Certified Enrollment Update
   2.       Board Officer Election in November
   3.       IASB Director District #9 Vacancy
   4.       School Board Re-districting Information
   5.       October 24 Work Session – Master Planning
   6.       Change in SIAC Date to November 30
   7.       IASB Annual Convention Thursday, November 17
   c.       Board Committee Reports
   i.            Finance
   ii.            Site
   iii.            Policy
   7.       Other Board Communications
   8.       Consent Items
   a.       Personnel
   b.       Open Enrollment
   9.       New Business
   a.       Review FY22 Financial Closeout
   i.            Certified Annual Report
   ii.            Fund Balances, Unspent Balance and Transportation Report
   iii.            Special Education Supplement
   b.       Set Public Hearing Date for HVAC Upgrade Phase 2:  Plans, Scope of Project and Estimated Costs – Monday, November 7 @ 4pm in
   Central Office (Motion)
   c.       Consideration to Approve Facility Use Agreement with Iowa Wesleyan University (Motion)
   d.       Middle School Student Laptop Computer Take-Home Policy   (Discussion)
   e.       First Reading of School Board Policy Series 100 Education Philosophy
   i.            Policy 104 Equal Education Opportunity (Motion)
   ii.            Policy 104 E4 (Exhibit) Equal Education Opportunity (Motion)
   f.        Closed Session authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) & 21.5 (1)(e) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized
   by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student (Motion)
   g.       Action regarding recommended discipline of a student (Motion)
   h.       Adjournment

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the previous year are honored at the memorial service which happens in early October each year. All firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice are also remembered. 

 “The firefighters we remember today proved so dedicated to saving the lives of others that they didn’t hesitate to lay down their own,” said Gov. Reynolds “We will never forget their remarkable sacrifice, nor that of their families. As we honor them by lowering our flags, we also thank all firefighters who protect our communities by responding to the most dangerous situations with bravery, coolness, and skill.” 
 Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state. 
 Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time. 

The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities is currently experiencing a water main break West of McMillan Park, near the intersection of South Locust St. and East Threshers Rd.

The Utilities regrets any inconvenience. For questions, please call 319-385-2121 (24 hrs.).

The Mount Pleasant Homecoming Parade on Friday afternoon will be led by this year’s Grand Marshals, Marj and Wendall Thimmesch.  And, of course, there will be bands, floats and Royalty. The 2022 Mount Pleasant High School Homecoming Court was announced during Boom Night festivities at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex Thursday night.  This year’s Queen is Meena Deesawasmongkol and the King is Wyatt Woodsmall.  Here is the rest of this year’s Court….

Tristian Shull and Zerek Venghaus

Jacara Ivey and Jacob Richtman

Makalyla Dietzenbach and Will Davidson

Jersey Beachy and Carter Amos

The Court was announced following the annual Powder Puff football game between the Junior and Senior girls.  Seniors won it 21 to 7.

The Parade starts at 3:01 pm from in front of the Public Library/Civic Center where City Hall is located on Monroe Street.  The parade route goes West on Monroe to Jefferson Street, turning North on Jefferson at the Subway corner, one block to Madison and then turns East on Madison at the Post Office corner.

October 11, 2022

5:30 P.M.

The Mount Pleasant Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on October 11, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in Mount Pleasant City Hall, 307 E Monroe St., in the large conference room.

AGENDA:

1. Call to order
2. Approve minutes from the September 13^th, 2022 meeting
3. Make recommendation to city council concerning an ordinance to limit the number of habitable recreational vehicles on a residential property to one.
4. Open forum
5. Adjourn

PAWS & More Animal Shelter, in Washington County, has been called to assist in the rescue and removal of dozens of cats from a Henry County home. Approximately twelve cats are in need of more critical care. PAWS & More is coordinating with local rescue organizations in this operation.

Beginning 10/6/22, there will be no adoption fee for the first 20 cats and kittens adopted from their shelter, located at 1004 1/2 W Madison St in Washington. Interested adopters should come to the shelter from 12PM-4PM. 

Donations are needed for the removal and medical care of the cats and kittens. Donation links and applications to adopt cats and kittens can be found on their website https://www.pawsandmorewashington.org/ More information is available on their Facebook page.

If you would like more information about this, please contact Amber Talbot at (319) 461-9708

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, October 6, 2022 – Early detection is the best protection against breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Henry County Health Center will offer screening mammograms with no appointment necessary on Friday, October 21. Normal billing processes will apply.

On October 21, anyone over the age of 40 is invited to get a routine screening mammogram between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at HCHC with the following guidelines:

• Must be over the age of 40;
• Routine screening mammograms only;
• Must be at least one year since your last mammogram for insurance purposes;
• No appointment necessary, but need to register at the health center lobby main entrance;
• Patients must designate a physician or advanced practice provider to receive the report.
• Normal billing processes will apply.

HCHC patients receive advanced breast imaging with HCHC’s Hologic Selenia Dimensions 3-D mammography. Breast tomosynthesis, often referred to as 3-D mammography, allows doctors to see masses and distortions associated with cancers and precancerous cells significantly more clearly than conventional 2-D mammography.

For more information about mammography at HCHC, contact the Imaging Services Department at 319-385-6158. On October 21, no appointment is required for a routine screening mammogram; just register in the front lobby. However, for patients wanting to schedule a mammogram, call 319-385-6540.