More Info (Clockwise from Left) Connie Yingling, John Odell, Debbie Delp, Kevin Wise and Beth DeGroft

Being an effective Board of Education member is no easy task, particularly in today’s climate of change and challenge. The Mason City Schools’ Board of Education is committed to:

• Engaging the public in decision-making about our district and schools.
• Taking action that leads to student achievement and opportunities for kids.
• Speaking with one clear voice on behalf of our students.
• Demonstrating accountability to our taxpayers.

School Board Meetings

The Mason City Schools’ Board of Education always welcomes the public to attend board meetings, and there is a special time set aside at each meeting to ask questions or share good news.

Community members are encouraged to speak to the Board during the “Hearing of the Public” section of the meeting. All you need to do is sign the attendance sheet, fill out and return a "Request to Speak" form and state your name before speaking. If you would like your comments recorded in the minutes, simply submit a written copy of your comments.

The school board generally meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the Mason High School Harvard Room, 6100 S. Mason-Montgomery Road. Call (513)398.0474 to confirm meeting dates.

Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes can be viewed on the district website.

Agendas are linked to the calendar listing on the Monday before a board meeting. To receive an email notification about an upcoming board meeting, visit the calendar and "click" on any Board of Education "Meeting" listing.

Streaming videos of recent meetings can be seen on ICRC TV.

Community members can view Mason City Schools Board meetings on community television. The Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission programming can be seen on Warner Cable Channel 8 on the Digital Cable service (cable box) or Channel 15 on the Cable ready service (no cable box.) The Cablecast Replay Schedule following a board meeting is:

Thursday………………………………………………………7:00 p.m.
Saturday………………………………………………………12:30 p.m.
Monday…………………………………………………………9:00 a.m.

While all meetings are open to the public, the board may call an executive session (or closed-door session) during a meeting to discuss personnel, property purchases, pending legal action, employee negotiations and security. These meetings are for discussion only, and the board will reconvene to a public session to vote on an issue, if needed, or adjourn the meeting. The Board may call special meetings if the need arises, with adequate notice given to each member, as well as the press. Adequate notice is generally at a minimum of 24 hours.

School Board Duties

The Board’s job is to adopt policies, schedules and other resolutions affecting school operations.

The Board employs the superintendent as the administrative head and educational leader of the schools, staff and students.

The Board employs the treasurer as the chief financial officer to oversee the fiscal operation of the school district, develop the budget and prepare an annual appropriations measure.

Additionally, the Board adopts school policies and calendars and approves contracts, business items and approves placing tax levy requests on the ballot.