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Home My WebLink About1998-07-17 Info PacketCITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 10, 1998 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS City Council Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Update on Relocation of Iowa Interstate Railroad - CRANDIC Railway Interchange Track to Iowa County Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director & Parking and Transit Director: Iowa Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility Memorandum from Parking & Transit Director, Transit Manager, and Parking Manager: Summer Reading Program Parking and Transit Support Memorandum from Economic Development Coordinator: Small Business Incubator Concept Email from City Clerk to Alex Rosenfeld: Gunnerz Memorandum from Dianna Furman: Utility Discount Program Statistics by Month - June 1997 and Fiscal Year 1998 Memo from Iowa City Community School District regarding Senior High alternative education. Agenda: Formal meeting of July 9, 1998, Johnson County Board of Supervisors. % City Council Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas July 10. 1998 July 27 TBD 7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Executive Session COUNCIL WORK SESSION Monday] Council Chambers Council Chambers July 28 7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday Coucil Chambers August 24 6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Monday Council Chambers August 25 7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday Council Chambers September 7 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, CITY OFFICES CLOSED Monday September 8 6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday Council Chambers September 9 7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday Council Chambers FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Hickory Hill West Chutes and Vaults Sales Tax Circus and Rodeo Permit Regulations Airport Terminal Renovation Landfill Master Plan and Rates Sanitary Sewer Repair - New Policy Update Water Project Update North End Parking Meeting dates/times subject to change City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 2, 1998 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Pending Development Issues An application submitted by Jeff & Ellen Segar for a special exception to permit a front and side yard modification for property located in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS- 5) zone at 100 Oakridge Avenue. Amending the Comprehensive Plan by incorporating a South Central District Plan. An amendment to the 28E agreement between the City of Coralville and the City of Iowa City regarding future annexations and extraterritorial review of subdivision plats. Im~mem',sa7-1 .doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 8, 1998 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Pending Development Issues An application submitted by Gerald Milder to rezone 20.4 acres of land from Rural (A-l) to Suburban Residential (RS-10), for property located at 4820 American Legion Road. An application submitted by Cecile Kuenzli et al to rezone approximately 25 acres of land from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) zone to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone for property located in the Summit Street Historic District. An application submitted by Richard Murphy for a special exception to permit a reduction in the front yard setback requirement along Sixth Avenue for property located in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5)zone at 1804 F Street. Im\mem~sa7-7.doc City of iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 10, 1998 To: City Council From: Jeff Davidson, Asst. Director, Dept. of Planning & Community Development Re: Update on relocation of Iowa Interstate Railroad - CRANDIC Railway interchange track to Iowa County You will recall last fall we received a $1.065 million grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation, for the relocation of the Iowa Interstate Railroad-CRANDIC Railway interchange track from south Iowa City to Iowa County. The railroads are currently completing acquisition of property in Iowa County for the new interchange track, which will be located between Homestead and South Amana. There is also a required rezoning of the property to permit the interchange track, which is progressing through the appropriate channels of the Amana land use authority. It is anticipated the rezoning will be completed by August or September. Iowa DOT has required a survey of a historic railroad bridge which will be replaced as part of the proposed project. It is my understanding that this work was recently completed. I am informed by the railroads that it is still their intention to complete construction of the relocated interchange project yet this year. The City Attorney's office and I are currently completing a side agreement between the City and the railroads stipulating the financial obligations of each party in constructing the project. We hope to bring this agreement to you for consideration, as well as the grant agreement for $1.065 million with Iowa DOT, at a July or August City Council meeting. Please let me know at 356- 5252 if you have any questions regarding this matter. CC; Steve Atkins Karin Franklin Chuck Schmadeke Rick Fosse Im\mem\jd7-10.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: July 10, 1998 City Council Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Dept. of Planning and Community Development Joe Fowler, Director of Parking and Transit Iowa Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility There have been a couple of inquiries pertaining to the necessity of the City acquiring The Cottage Bakery and Harmon Building properties if we are able to acquire the Eastlawn property from the University. It is possible for us to construct a parking facility on the portion of the block which includes the two surface parking lots and the Eastlawn site, without acquiring The Cottage Bakery and Harmon Building properties. However, we believe this is unadvisable for the following reasons: The full site will allow us to construct a much more user-friendly interior circulation system than the partial site. Preliminary drawings completed by our consultant indicate difficulties with the partial site interior circulation system. 2. The full site will allow us to build a structure which is 16 feet shorter than the partial site, lessening the impact of restricted visibility on the Ecumenical Towers building. 3. Construction of a parking facility on the partial site will make it much more difficult to eventually redevelop The Cottage Bakery and Harmon Building parcels. Unless directed otherwise at your July 27 work session, we will continue preliminary design activities utilizing the full half-block site. The owner of The Cottage Bakery is working with us and believes our project can result in improved commercial space for her business. One of the commercial tenants in the Harmon Building has found new space downtown, and we are attempting to work out relocation of the other tenant with the possibility that they could be relocated back into our new structure. Give one of us a call if you have any questions regarding this matter. CC: Steve Atkins Karin Franklin Chuck Schmadeke David Schoon jwlrnerr,j]d-~owa2.doc uildir/c,1 TO: FROM: DATE: Joe Fowler, Parking and Transit Director · Ron Logsden, Transit Manager Bill Dollman, Parking Manager Susan Craig, Library Director 7/6/98 Summer Reading Program Parking and Transit Support The Library Board wants to extend their thanks to you for your support of the Summer Reading Program at the Library. By offering free bus passes, or flee parking to families who visit the Library on Thursdays this summer you are supporting efforts to keep children reading throughout the summer--a proven educational boost when the school year resumes. We have had many positive comments from people taking advantage of the program. I understand the work it has taken to keep your staff informed of the program. Please let them know it is appreciated by the families using it. Thanks again. CC: Steve Atkins City Council 123 SOUTH LINN STREET IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 SUSAN CRAIG, DIRECTOR INFORMATION 319-356-5200 BUSINESS 319-356-5206 FAX 319-356-5494 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 1 O, 1998 To: From: Re: City Manager and City Council David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator Smarl Business Incubator Concept The idea of establishing a small business incubator has been discussed in recent years as part of the formulation of the City's economic development policy and the City's downtown strategy plan. On Wednesday, July 15, John Beckord of the Chamber of Commerce and I have called a meeting of area organizations and individuals that help people start businesses to discuss the idea of establishing a small business incubator in Iowa City To refresh your memories a small business incubator is a facility that helps produce successful start-up firms by providing these firms an environment conducive to starting and growing a business. A small business incubator assists start-up businesses by offering a variety of services. Typical services provided by a small business incubator include rental space, shared basic business services, business and technical assistance, financial assistance, and networking. Once a business becomes financially viable and freestanding, the business graduates from the incubator space and moves to other commercial or industrial space in the community. Communities establish small business incubators in order to achieve a variety of benefits. Depending upon the type of incubator, the benefits may include the creation of new jobs, revitalization of a commercial/industrial area, commercialization of new technologies, or the establishment of self-sufficiency programs for low and moderate income individuals. The purpose of this first meeting is to explore the interest of these organizations and individuals regarding the establishment of a business incubator. I will keep you informed of the group's discussions. I cc: Karin Franklin To: Subject: Date sent: AlexR10@aol.com Gunnerz Fri, 10 Jul 1998 08:51:41 The Iowa City City Council received your e-mail concerning Gunnerz at their formal meeting on July 7, and asked me to respond. Gunnerz operated for 2 years and their last liquor license expired on May 10, 1998. Although renewal papers were picked up no renewal application' was received by the City. I hope this answers some of your questions. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Marian K. Karr City Clerk 356-5041 1 Fri, 10 Jul 1998 08:51:42 Date: To: From: Subj: Treasury Division Memorandum 6-Jul-98 City Manager and City Council Dianna Furman Utility Discount Program Statistics by Month - June, 1997 and Fiscal Year 1998 Month 1997 June Water Sewer Refuse Total Accounts Recyling Water Sewer on Discount Water Discounts Discounts Program Discount Jul-96 118 30 148 175 51 226 1,149.44 FY98 July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June FY Totals 177 51 228 1,146.88 166 52 218 1,159.68 171 57 228 1,111.04 177 60 237 1,185.28 173 59 232 1,216.00 171 59 230 1,205.76 173 60 233 1,192.96 182 65 247 1,218.56 179 73 252 1,141.65 180 77 257 621.27 178 76 254 923.94 174 75 249 899.16 2101 764 2865 13,022.18 cc: Don Yucuis Sewer Tax Discount Discount Refuse Discount 56.13 1,207.81 1,148.00 56.03 1,205.12 1,141.44 56.63 1,218.57 1,154.56 54.28 1,167.46 1,085.69 57.90 1,245.47 1,148.04 59.40 1,277.75 1,151.29 58.88 1,266.99 1,151.29 58.25 1,253.54 1,134.88 59.52 1,280.44 1,161.12 57.15 1,144.88 1,659.68 31.26 623.04 721.60 46.27 926.56 1,210.33 45.15 901.70 1,174.24 640.72 13,511.52 13,894.16 Recycling Discount 367.50 365.40 369.60 347.55 367.50 368.55 368.55 363.30 371.70 531.30 231.00 387.45 375.90 4,447.80 Total Discounts 3,928.88 3,914.87 3,959.04 3,766.02 4,004.19 4,072.99 4,051.47 4,002.93 4,091.34 4,534.66 2,228.17 3,494.55 3,396.15 45,516.38 utildis.xls7/6/988:37 AM Barbara Grohe, Ph.D- Superintendent (319) 339-6890 Fax Number IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 509 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 339-6800 May 8, 1998 TO: FROM: RE: Barb Grohe Tim Grieves Senior High Alternative Education Options The updated plan for the Senior High Alternative Education options in the district is attached. The plan reviews four different areas that will allow students options to complete their high school education. They are as follows: Comprehensive High School a. regular high school programming b. alternative education support c. learning/support center 2. Off Site Alternative Center 3. Kirkwood Community College High School Diploma Program 4. Kirkwood Community College GED Program The plan is still a work in progress as we have been meeting weekly to plan for the 1998-99 school year. Transition Plan The two comprehensive high schools have invited the current CEC students to their prospective attendance centers. City had students visit on May 5th and West had students on May 7th. These efforts were established to assist students in deciding their educational program for fall 1998. The students currently attending the Alternative school had their transcripts reviewed. They will be considered for either reassignment to their comprehensive high school sites or continued enrollment at the Off Site Altemative Center. Specific learning needs, present academic progress, post high school goals, and input of students and parents will be considered in making these decisions. Issues to Resolve Staff hiring will take place during the week of May 18-22; 4.5 teachers will be hired to teach in the areas of language arts, social studies, science, math, business, career education and the fine arts. The staff connection to the comprehensive high school will be developed; administration will need to establish which comprehensive high school the Off Site Alternative Center teachers are assigned to as a home school for the purpose of evaluation, communications, Phase III, inservice and other District operations. In the area of curriculum there still needs to be options developed for earning physical education credit for students at the Off Site Alternative Center; also, driver's education will not be offered at the Off Site Alternative Center. Guidelines for staff of the Off Site Alternative Center will be developed; a handbook needs to be written for staff of the Off Site Alternative Center which outlines the expectations for the operation of the Center. A consideration of establishing a subcommittee of the District At Risk Committee is needed to monitor the Off Site Alternative Center progress during the 1998-99 school year. Possible members of this committee could include the two high school principals, the administrator at the Off Site Alternative Center, one counselor from each comprehensive high school, two teachers from the Off Site Alternative Center, two parents, two students, and one community member. Senior High School Educational Options Freshman Sophmore Junior Senior Post Secondary Options Senior High School Educational Options Introduction Iowa City Community School District identifies graduation requirements for students in board policy and administrative regulation 605.4. Students may meet the requirements for graduation through various educational options available throughout the district. The options are available because it is recognized that not all students achieve in the same way or at the same rate. High school graduation is viewed as an important goal for all students. Maintaining a high graduation rate in the district is seen as desirable. Because of these values, school personnel work with students on an individual basis to help them determine the best option for themselves. - Listed below are the multiple options available to students in the Iowa City Community School District to achieve the goal of high school graduation. Options Available There are four major options available for senior high school students to work towards a diploma (earned through either Iowa City Community School District or Kirkwood Community College high school completion program). Comprehensive High School Option a. regular high school programming b. alternative education support c. learning/support center d. earn credit from Kirkwood Community College transferred to high school Off-Site Alternative Center Option Kirkwood Community College Adult High School Diploma Option Kirkwood Community College GED Option Page 1 COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL OPTION The first option is for a student to attend the conventional, comprehensive four- year high school, either City High School or West High School. In order to complete a program of studies that leads to a diploma, students must follow board policy and administrative regulation 605.4. Board Policy 605.4 Graduation Requirements The Board has the responsibility to formulate policies that students must meet to be eligible for high school graduation. The education standards and minimum requirements set by the Code and the Department of Education will be observed. To receive a high school diploma from this school district, a student must have earned a total of 294 credits in grades 9-12. Additionally a student must complete requirements as follows: Language Arts .............................................. Social Studies Science ........................................................... Mathematics Physical Education/Health ....................... Electives ....................................................... 60 credits 45 credits 30 credits 30 credits 24 credits 105 credits Courses taken in the named areas beyond the requirements are counted as part of the elective credits. All students are required to register for 5 classes plus physical education in grades 9 and 10; and 4 classes plus physical education in grades 11 and 12. Transfer students from another school that does not require as many credits as Iowa City, who are in danger of not graduating at the regular time, will be given individual consideration by prorating the number of credits needed for graduation according to the amount of time the student spent in the other school. Graduation requirements for special education students will be in accord with the prescribed course of study as described in their Individualized Education Program. Prior to the student's graduation, the IEP team shall determine that the graduation requirements have been met. Page 2 Administrative Regulation 605.4 Graduation Requirements High Schools City High and West Each high school will issue diplomas to students who have successfully completed the course of study prescribed by the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Community School District. Seniors graduate from the high school they attend during the final trimester and transfers between the two Iowa City public high schools will not be approved during the final trimester. English as a Second Language (ESL) students must meet all of the requirements of the approved course of study in order to graduate. Official transcripts will be honored. Students cannot enroll in a high school only for English instruction or after receiving a high school diploma or equivalency. Students who are mentally handicapped and have successfully completed their individualized educational program (IEP) in lieu of the prescribed course of study will qualify for graduation. The diploma will state that they have completed their IEP. 4. Junior high students may receive senior high credit that counts toward the 294 credits needed for graduation if the following conditions are met. a. Prior to taking the work, both principals accept the appropriateness of the advanced work for high school credit. b. The course is not offered as part of the regular junior high school program of studies. c. The student and their parent accepts transportation responsibility. d. The student successfully completes the course. Students who pursue this option as outlined above, assume the status of a partially-accelerated ninth grade student in order to receive the credit. Freshman and sophomores are required to take the equivalent of five full courses and physical education. Junior and senior students are required to take the equivalent of four full courses and physical education. Unless participating in an approved alternative program, students who drop to fewer than the minimum class load will be withdrawn from school. Page 3 Alternative Educational Support Systems at the Comprehensive High School Students who are at risk of not succeeding in their educational program, particularly ninth and tenth grade students, have the support of specialized counselors. These counselors offer classes as well as support services. The following guidelines assist in identifying students who are at risk of not successfully completing their educational program. · Deficient academic work and/or course failure · Referral from the Student Support Team (WHS) or Child Study Team (CHS) [students who do not qualify for special education services] · Students who participated in junior high alternative programs · Students who are one or more trimesters behind in credits · Students with a GPA under 1.0 Additionally, students who exhibit severe emotional problems (depression, suicide) are served. City High School The Skills Strategies classes, primarily for ninth and tenth grade students, promote attainment of academic achievement consistent with students' potentials. Community tutor/mentors are paired with students to provide tutorial assistance for students in their required courses and the at-risk facilitator assists students in acquiring behaviors which will contribute to academic success. If additional support is needed as students progress through the upper grades, the at- risk facilitator works with the counselors to oversee course selection, graduation credit options, support options, and tutorial assistance as needed. West High School Lifeskills class, primarily for ninth and tenth grade students, is a credit class that helps monitor students progress and teaches study skills as well as skills of responsibility. There is an enrollment limit of 15. For students not in the class, their academic work is monitored on a weekly or as needed basis. The overall goals of the specialized support program are to a) assist students in passing their classes and planning for life beyond high school, and to b) get students back on track with credits and academic progress. The specialized support counselor works with students who need more individualized support to be successful in school. Approximately 60 students typically in grades 9 to 10 are served. Page 4 Learning/Support Center at the Comprehensive High School In addition, students at risk of not succeeding in their educational program who are significantly behind in credits have the support of a learning center which is on site. The primary focus of the learning center is academic. A half-time teacher at each of the high schools oversees the operation of the learning center. Students work with the teacher to develop plans to move them forward in achieving success in school. Issues the teacher and students may work on include academic assessment, basic academic skills, homework completion, attendance, study skills, and organizational skills. The teacher is also available to provide extra support to students in their regularly scheduled high school courses. The teacher works with students to assist them in identifying educational options for successfully completing a high school diploma. The teacher works closely with Kirkwood Community College personnel to provide students with course credit options when it is deemed necessary. Students are able to register for Kirkwood Community College high school completion courses which are taught on site at both City High and West High Schools by the half-time learning center support teacher. The purpose of offering the Kirkwood courses on site is that of convenience for the student. Comprehensive school site guidelines and policies apply relative to fees, course selection and awarding of credit. A limit of 30 hours from KCC will be credited toward graduation requirements. The teacher, in collaboration with the comprehensive high school counselor(s), assists students with transition issues related to post high school graduation plans. In addition, the teacher communicates and meets regularly with parents and teachers (both on and off site) to coordinate support efforts and accommodations for students at the school. Earn Credit From Kirkwood Community College Transferred To High School The program is credit-based. Students must have approval of the sending high school to which credit will be transferred. Credit is earned through independent self study courses. The program is for persons 16 years of age and older. Tuition is charged for persons under 18 who have not terminated from their high school. There is no cost to adults 18 years or older, if the student's original class has graduated. Individual circumstances are taken into consideration if the original high school class has graduated. Format of Classes: 1) 2) 3) Self-paced instruction Students acquire packets of material, they study on their own, and conclude the course work by passing a test. Iowa City Community School District students are limited to 30 credits with this format. Accelerated time instruction Students attend class, and they can work at their own accelerated rate. If they demonstrate learning in a shorter time frame than 6 weeks periods, they may be awarded credit. Students are limited to 30 credits with this format. Internet access class work Students acquire instruction via the Internet. Students are limited to 30 credits with this format. Page 6 ok OFF SITE ALTERNATIVE CENTER OPTION A second option for a student is to attend classes at a district facility which is off site from either of the comprehensive high schools. Graduation credits earned at the off site center transfer to the comprehensive high school in which the student is awarded a diploma. The off site center is considered an extension of City High and West High Schools. Target Audience The off site center option is designed for students who have previously experienced limited success at their assigned high school program. Students who have incurred a high number of absences, a high number of behavioral interruptions to their learning, and/or a high number of course failures will be considered for placement. The number of students attending classes at the off site center range from 55 to 70 at any given time. Similar to the guidelines established for identifying students needing additional support at the comprehensive high school, the following guidelines assist in identifying students who are at risk of not successfully completing their educational program and may benefit from alternative education at an off site center. · Deficient academic work and/or course failure · Referral from the Student Support Team (WHS) or Child Study Team (CHS) [students who do not qualify for special education services] · Students who participated in junior high alternative programs · Students who are one or more trimesters behind in credits · Students with a GPA under 1.0 Course Offerings/Curriculum Content of courses offered meet state requirements for mandated course offerings. They also meet the standards set by ICCSD as mandated by Code of Iowa 280.12. Three sources for course offerings include a) approved courses from City High and West High, b) approved courses from the former Community Education Center (CEC), and c) selected courses from Kirkwood Community College high school completion program (KCC), see Appendix A. Courses taught at the off site center which come from any of the above mentioned sources, address content in the following areas: · Language Arts (grade levels 9, 10, 11, and 12) · Science and Health (at least two full-year course offerings) · Mathematics (at least two full-year course offerings) · Social Studies (at least three full-year course offerings) · Electives (Business/Career Education and Fine Arts) Page 6 Students participate in an orientation class upon enrolling in the off site center. Students also have access to courses and programs at City High and West High which are not available at the off site center. The District work experience programs, (Automotive Workstart and Professional Pathways) internships and vocational classes are part of the programs available to students. The selection of these options will be reflected in the student learning plan. Credit All courses taken at the center count towards credits earned for a high school diploma from either City High or West High School. Students will receive grades for course work. Full or partial credit for a course or courses may be earned based on the length of the class attended. Evaluation of Student Achievement Students are required to demonstrate their knowledge of course content. Multiple forms of assessment are required. Examples of assessment forms include but are not limited to: demonstrations, artifacts collected in a portfolio, norm referenced test data, criterion referenced test data. Placement / Assignment The off site center is considered the third level of intervention for students who are at risk of not succeeding at the comprehensive high school. In the first level of intervention, the student, teacher, parents and counselor meet to discuss the difficulties the student is encountering. A plan of action is developed and progress reports are sent out after two weeks as a follow-up to identify what progress has been made. This plan is monitored by the on site counselor(s). During the second level of intervention, specific actions are employed to assist the student. Examples of interventions include assignment notebooks, weekly meetings with the counselor, performance and/or behavior contracts, accommodations, specialized support program, participation in the success center. Progress is monitored on a weekly basis for one month. This plan is monitored by the on site counselor(s). The third level of intervention involves the student attending classes at the off site center. In order for a student to attend classes at the off site center, they must be recommended by a transition team (student, parent, administrator(s), counselor(s) and off site staff). An assessment is completed -to assure successful educational scheduling of courses and site for the student. Dates for students to transfer to the off site center from the comprehensive high school will be coordinated to best facilitate the students' academic needs and course offerings- Transfer opportunities back to the comprehensive high schools will at the beginning of a trimester period. Pa~e 7 Factors to consider for placement include: 1) The total number of students The total center enrollment is limited to 70. Therefore if more than 70 students are placed at the center at a given time, a waiting list is established. The enrollment limitation is driven by the number of teaching staff. The standard of a 1 to 15 student-teacher ratio is maintained. 2) The number of students from City High and West High There is a generally a balance in the number of students from each school. However, the total is flexible to meet unique needs of either City High or West High School. 3) Overall composition of the group attending classes at the off site center Attention is paid to defining characteristics of students attending the off site center, particularly gender, ethnicity and behavior records. Students are expected to attend classes on a full time basis. This expectation is set to assist students in advancing toward the goal of graduation. For students at the 9th and 10th grade level, a minimum of five classes (or the equivalent) are required. For students at the llth and 12th grade level, a minimum of four classes (or the equivalent) are required. The courses taken are agreed upon by the student and staff and recorded in the student's learning plan. Exceptions for students to attend on a part-time status are made based on the identification of unique needs. Part-time status is agreed upon jointly by the student and transition team. Learning Plans Once it is determined that a student will attend classes at the off site center, a learning plan is designed. The plan is revised on a regular basis, with a minimum review of once a year. There are two parts to the learning plan, assessment information and goal identification. The plan considers career and vocational development, academic development, and personal/social development. Assessment Information Assessment information is collected at the on site, comprehensive high school and is used during the placement process. Assessment instruments include: · Academic assessment - the Compass system is utilized to obtain diagnostic assessment information. · Interest inventories · Asset and risk factor checklist · Inventory of social skills Page 8 Goal · Identification High school diploma Career Courses to take Transition steps back to the comprehensive high school or Kirkwood Community College Scheduling Attendance Behavioral goals Resources available Connections to the comprehensive high school Students attending classes at the off site center maintain their status as a student at either City High or West High. Furthermore, the students are included in the comprehensive high school count. A counselor from City High or West High retains the student on their roster and monitors students at the off site center. Each teacher at the off site center serves as a liaison between the off site center staff and the comprehensive high school counselors. Students may continue taking courses at their assigned high school with the permission of the building administrator. Attendance in assigned high school classes are addressed in the student's learning plan. School hours Classes are conducted at the off site center between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Behavioral expectations Students are expected to comply with district policies regarding conduct and discipline in accordance with board policy and regulation 502.1 student discipline. Regular attendance is required. Because the off site center is an extension of the comprehensive high schools, students are expected to abide by the same rules and policies set forth by City High and West High Schools. Staff The staff of the off site center includes 4.5 FTE teachers, one secretary/associate, and one student advocate who will support youth involved with the juvenile court system. Transportation District board policies and administrative regulations regarding transportation apply to students attending classes at the off site center. Additionally, a van is provided to transport students to classes in the community or at the comprehensive high school. PaZe 9 KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPTION A third option for students is to earn a high school diploma through course credit earned at Kirkwood Community College. Students receive a KCC diploma. The program is credit-based. Students must have approval of the sending high school to which credit will be transferred, Credit is earned through independent self study courses. The program is for persons 16 years of age and older. Tuition is charged for persons under 18 who have not terminated from their high school~ There is no cost to adults 18 years or older, if the student's original class has graduated. Individual circumstances are taken into consideration if the original high school class has graduated. Format of Classes: 1) 2) 3) Self-paced instruction Students acquire packets of material, they study on their own, and conclude the course work by passing a test. Iowa City Community School District students are limited to 30 credits with this format. Accelerated time instruction Students attend class, and they can work at their own accelerated rate. If they demonstrate learning in a shorter time frame than 6 weeks periods, they may be awarded credit. Students are limited to 30 credits with this format. Internet access class work Students acquire instruction via the Internet. Students are limited to 30 credits with this format. Page l 0 KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE GED OPTION A fourth option for students is fo obtain a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The GED high school diploma is examination-based. To obtain a GED diploma, a student must pass each of the 5 tests with a minimum total score of 225 points (average score 45), with at least 40 points on each test. Upon completion of requirements, a GED diploma is awarded by the Iowa Department of Education. There are preparation courses and pre-testing available from KCC. The student must be 18 years old to receive the diploma. The cost to the student is $30. Altrusa and Bridges to Literacy funds are sometimes available to qualifying persons. Pa.~e 11 i(l'ik~'//'~"d"'Community College Class Offerin'~S ......... Business Personal Money Management General Business I & II Keyboarding Record keeping I & II Computer I & II Language Ark Newspaper Composition Writing Essentials I & II English Grammar I & II Literature Novel Study I & II Individualized Reading Spelling and Vocabulary Enrichment Spanish IA & IB Mathematics General Mathematics I & II Applied Mathematics Consumer Mathematics I & II Algebra IA & IB Geometry IA & IB Science Health I & II Earth Science I & II Physical Science I & II Social Studies Map Skills American Government Contemporary History U.S. History I & II Consumer Economics Geography of the Western Hemisphere Global Geography I & II Psychology I & II Sociology I & II World History I & II Other Subjects Career Decision Making Married and Single Life I & II Special Projects Work-Based Learning APPENDIX A Page 12 07/B8/98 11:37:57 319-354-4Z13 -> 31935~5089 I~ CITV CL~R~ Page 8HZ Johnson Courtly ]~ IOWA Joe Bolkcom, Chairperson Charles D. Duffy Jonathan Jordahl Stephen P. Lacina Sally Stutsman BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 9, 1998 FORMAL MEETING Agenda Call to order 5:30 p.m. 2. Discussion re: State of the County for 1998. 3. Action re: claims 4. Action re: formal minutes of July 2"d 5. Action re: payroll authorizations 6. Business from the County Auditor permits reports a) Action re: b) Action re: c) Other , Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator a) b) Discussion/action re: resolution allowing the reconstruction of structures damaged or destroyed by the tornado on May 15, 1998 and the storm on June 29, 1998. Other 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: (319) 356-6000 FAX: (319) 356-6086 B?/BB/98 11:3B:21 319-354-4213 -> 3193565BB9 IO~A CITV ~LEBH Page BB3 Agenda 7-9-98 Page 2 8. 6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing on Zoning and Platting applications: a) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning applications: Application Z9823 of Louie Ervin and Janet Ervin, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, requesting rezomng of 20.5 acres from CH Highway Commercial to RS-10 Suburban Residential of certain property described as being Lot 33 of Oak Ridge Lake Estates located in Section 16; Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This prolSe~' is located on the ~0~th side of 140th Street NW, at the east end of 140th Street NW in .Jefferson Application Z9824 of Ray Hmby, Oxford, Iowa, requesting rezoning of 6.0 acres (2-3.0 acre lots) from A1 Rural to RS-3 Suburban Residential of certain property described as being m the NW ¼ of Section 18; Township 80 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the south side of 260th Street NW, approximately ¼ of a mile west of its intersection with Greencastle Road NW in Madison Twp.). Application Z9825 of Scott Breese, Solon, Iowa, rezoning of 1.99 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban of certain property described as being in the NE ¼ of Township 81 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. requesting Residential Section 25; in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the east side of St. Bridgets Road NE, approximately 3/8 of a mile south of its intersection with 180th Street NE in Cedar Twp.). Application Z9826 of LMRK Management Services, signed by Candice Bowlsby, requesting rezonmg of 24.57 acres from A1 I~/BB/gB ll:39:Bfi 319-354-4213 -> 31935fi50B9 I~U~ CITV ELERR Page 0H4 Agenda 7-9-98 Page 3 Rural and RS Suburban Residential to RS-5 Suburban Residential and RS-10 Suburban Residential of certain property described as being Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of White Oak Subdivision, located in the SW ¼ of Section 12 and the NW ~A of Section 13; all in Township 80 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa CI'his property is located on the north end of Johnsons Crossing NE, approximately ¼ of a mile north of the Sugar Bottom Road NE and Johnson Crossing NE intersection in Newport Twp.). Application Z9827 of Michael 'Kattchee, Coralvilia~ Iowa, requesting rezonmg of 15.5 acres from A1 Rural to A-2 Resort of certain property described as being in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 19; Township 80 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the west side of 12th Avenue Extension NE, approximately ¼ of a mile south of Forevergreen Road NE in Penn Twp.). Application Z9828 of Larry Zook, Kalona, Iowa, requesting rezoning of 4.20 acres from A1 Rural to RS-3 Suburban Residential of certain property described as being in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 31; Township 78 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the west side of Hazelwood Avenue SW, approximately ~ mile south of its intersection with 560th Street SW in Sharon Twp.). 7. Application Z9829 of Lyle Donohue, Iowa City, Iowa, signed by Steve Schmidt, Apex Construction and Tom Anthony, Landmark Surveying and Engineering, requesting rezoning of 2.0 acres from CH Highway Commercial to CP-2 Planned Commercial of certain property described as being the west 200 feet of Lot 1 of Donohoe Fourth Subdivision located in the NE ¼ of Section 25; Township 79 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County,mutiowa (this property is located on the south side of Iowa _.~j~da..w[:y #1 SW, south of Landon Avenue SW in Union Twp.). 8. Application Z9830 of Mark Beltz, Solon, Iowa, signed by'Tom Brennan, Anamosa, Iowa and Tom Anthony of Landmark Surveying and Engineering, requesting rezoning of 2.39 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban Residential of certain property described 87/88/98 11:48:B2 319-354-4213 -> 3193565889 IOUR CITY CLgBX Page 005 Agenda 7-9-98 Page 4 as being m the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 12; Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (Yhis property is located on the west side of Hickory Hollow Road NE, one mile south of 120th Street NE in Jefferson Twp.). b) Discussion/action re: the following Platting applications: Application S9821 of Dan Bemacki requesting final plat approval of Corridor Industrial Park, a subdivision located in the SW ¼ of Section 22 and the NE ¼ of Section 27; all in Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in J61m~(~n County, Iowa (This iS a ...................... 7-1ot, 14.40 acres, industrial subdivision, located on the east side of Highway 965 NW, on the north side of Highway 965 and 1-380 intersection in Madison Twp.). , Application S9822 of Mariel Sotzen requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Sotzen 1st Subdivision, a subdivision described as being located in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 9; Township 79 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P. M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a l-lot, 10.00 acre, residential subdivision, located on the west side of Wapsi Avenue SE, in the NW quadrant of the Wapsi Avenue and Lower West Branch Road SE intersection in Scott Twp.). , , Application S9823 of LMRK Management Services, c/o Bob Bowlsby, signed by Candice Bowlsby, requesting preliminary and final plat approval of White Oak Second (A Resubdivision of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of White Oak Subdivision), a subdivision located in the SW ¼ of Section 12 and the NW ¼ of Section 13; all in Township 80 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (rids is a 2-1ot, 24.94 acre, residential subdivision, located at the north end of Johnson Crossing NE, appr~imat~t~ ¼ Crossing NE intersection in Newport Twp.). Shirley Application S9825 of Gary Heiscrman, signed by Heiserman, requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Heiserman Acres, a subdivision located in the SE ¼ of Section 2; Township 81 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 2-1ot, 38.82 acre, residential subdivision, 8?/88/98 11:4B:50 319-354-4213 -> 3193565BB9 IOU~ CITV CLCRK Page BB6 Agenda 7-9-98 Page 5 located on the west side of Lisbon Road NE, approximately ~ mile north of the Sutliff Road NE and Lisbon Road NE intersection in Cedar Twp.). Application S9827 of Gaylen and Orlane Huey, signed by Gaylen Huey, requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Huey Acres, a subdivision located in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 5; Township 80 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (this is a 2-1ot, 6.14 acre, residential subdivision, located on the west side of Mehaffey Bridge Road NE, south of Deer Run Road NE in Penn Twp.). ....... Application S9828 of Ray Jiras and Keith Hahn, signed by Keith Hahn, requesting preliminary and fmal plat approval of H and J Oak Addition, a subdivision described as being located in the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 9; Township 80 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (IlLis is a l-lot, 3.66 acre, residential subdivision, located on the east side of Cemetery Road NW, approximately 800 feet south of 250th Street NW in Oxford Twp.). Application S9829 of Timothy K. Grissel Jr. requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Gfissel's First Addition, a subdivision located in the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 14; Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5m P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 3-lot, 21.88 acre, residential subdivision, located on the northeast side of Sandy Beach Road NE, approximately '/~ of a mile east of the Sandy Beach Road NE and Curtis Bridge Road NE intersection in Jefferson Twp.). ~ 9. Business from the Board of Supervisors a) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign contracts for right-of-way acquisition for shoulder widening project on Wapsi Avenue between Highway//22 and 5201h Street with the following: 0?/88/98 11:41:28 -~19--~54-4213 -> -~1995fi5~89 IOl~d~ C! TY CL~RI~ Page Agenda 7-9-98 1. Page 6 Tenant contract with Keyin D. Forbes for $25.00 for Johnson County Project FM-52(34)--55-52. 2.Right-of-way contract with Alan Burr and Nancy Burr for $5,000.00 for Johnson County Project FM-52(34)--55-52. 3. Right-of-way contract with Wayne S. Burr and Rosetta Burr for $4,510.00 for Johnson County Project FM-52(34)--55-52. b) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign contracts for fight-of-way acquisition for grade, pave, and recreational trail project on West Overlook Road between Dubuque Street and the Corps of Engineers property with the following: 1. Right-of-way contract with Donald-H. Wood for $2,630.00 for- Johnson County Project STP-S-52(45)--5E-52. c) Action re: FY '99 Transit Equipment Lease Agreement with East Central Iowa Council of Governments for S.E.A.T.S. equipment. d) Action re: FY '99 Transit Purchase of Services Contract between Johnson County S.E.A.T.S. and East Central Iowa Council of Governments. e) Motion appointing Glenn Kasper to the Johnson County Compensation Commission for a term ending December 31, 1998. f) Other 10. Business from the County Attorney a) Report/discussion/action to ratify non-arbitration portion of SherifFs collective bargaining agreement. b) Report re: other items 11. Adjourn to informal meeting a) Business from Jim McGinley, Director of Johnson County Emergency Management re: update/report/discussion of June 29, 1998 storm. b) Inquiries and reports from the public c) Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors 8?/88/98 11:~Z:03 319-354-4213 -> 3193565889 I08~ CITV CI~RK P~g~ 088 Agenda 7-9-98 d) Other e) Executive Session re: report/discussion Page 7 SherifFs collective bargaining strategy. 12. Adjournment