Therapy Services Offered On-Site at North Tama

Therapy Services Offered On-Site at North Tama

    North Tama is excited to announce a new partnership to provide increased supports for mental, emotional, social, and behavioral wellness.  The district has entered into a partnership with Tanager Place to provide comprehensive, holistic care to students within the school environment, eliminating the need to travel out of town for these services and allowing families to better balance work responsibilities, time commitments, and transportation issues.  

    North Tama’s new School Based Therapist is Maddie Smith.  She is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa holding a Master’s degree in social work. Maddie will be working with North Tama students and staff on a daily basis from an office in the North Tama PK-12 building. She is excited about working with North Tama’s students and families, and she looks forward to providing school based therapy services to help students learn, grow, and achieve success!  

Maddie Smith is the new school-based therapist at North Tama.  She will be working with North Tama students and their families on a daily basis from an office in the North Tama PK-12 building.

    Services offered may include individual, family, and group therapy appointments, evaluation and assessment of strengths and needs, consultation with teachers, parent outreach, and a link to other Tanager Place programs as well as community services.  

    One of the best advantages of this partnership is the location, with all services and appointments taking place on-campus at North Tama.  This will make therapy appointments and other services more accessible to families, eliminating the need to travel out of town and miss large amounts of time in school. The school based therapist and school staff will work together to identify the best time for sessions to occur during a child’s school day. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes, typically on a weekly basis.  Duration and frequency of sessions is determined by individual needs.

    These services are not mandatory, and will require parent consent before any services can be initiated.  School administrators and counselors may make referrals, but parents/guardians must give consent for any treatment to begin. Tanager Place accepts Medicaid and most private insurance.  Families are responsible for the cost of any co-pay not covered by insurance. Billing will be handled directly between the family, insurance, and Tanager Place.  Tanager Place staff can assist with any insurance or billing questions parents may have.

    Throughout the course of treatment, the school based therapist will connect with parents to discuss their child’s progress, treatment planning, and goals. Family members are invited and encouraged to participate in the treatment process as much as possible.  Virtual options for therapy may be available to students participating in remote instruction. 

    Any parent or legal guardian interested in exploring school based services for their child may reach out via email at: schoolbasedsup@tanagerplace.org or contact their child’s school counselor for further discussion.

August 17, 2020 North Tama Board Agenda

 

North Tama Board of Education

Monday, August 17, 2020

7:00 p.m. - Jr. High Commons

NOTE: 

• Attendees are asked to maintain a 6 foot separation from others before, during, and after this meeting.  
• Face coverings are required. A meeting attendee may remove his/her face covering when seated and when a 6-foot social distance can be maintained.  
• Some Board members may participate via conference call as per Iowa Code Section 21.8 which permits a governmental body to conduct a meeting by electronic means. 

PRE-MEETING SELF SCREENING:

Please do not attend the meeting if you have any symptoms on the list of “HIGH RISK SYMPTOMS” below, or if you have two or more of the symptoms on the list of “LOW RISK SYMPTOMS” below:

High Risk Symptoms (Have one of these symptoms?  Do not attend.)

• New cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• New loss of taste or smell

Low Risk Symptoms (Have two or more? Do not attend.)

• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle and body aches
• Fatigue
• Sore throat
• Runny Nose
• Congestion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Public Comment 

The board welcomes comments from district patrons and encourages regular communication with the citizens of the school district. Patrons wishing to participate in the Public Forum are encouraged to contact the superintendent or board secretary at least 24 hours prior to a board meeting to be added to the agenda.  

Patrons wishing to comment in the Public Forum who have NOT made prior arrangements with the superintendent or board secretary are asked to complete a “Sign-Up for Public Forum Comments” form (available at the door prior to the meeting) and return it to the superintendent before the board president calls the meeting to order.  

In consideration for others attending the meeting and time restraints, the board asks that individuals limit their comments to (3) minutes or less. If you believe further discussion is necessary, we encourage you to contact the school administrator or staff member most knowledgeable with or responsible for your area of interest or concern. 

The board will also accept written public comments from patrons who are unable to attend the meeting in person and/or patrons who desire to limit their possible exposure to COVID-19.  Written public comments will be read aloud during the board meeting, with the same 3-minute time limit that is allowed for in-person public comments.  Email written public comments to david.hill@ntredhawks.org no later than 6:55 p.m. on Monday, August 17; please include the words PUBLIC FORUM COMMENTS in the subject line.  Be sure to include your full first and last name as well as your postal address in the body of your email so that the sender can clearly be identified as a district patron.  

Your interest in our students and our school system is appreciated.

Agenda

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July 20, 2020 North Tama Board Agenda

North Tama Board of Education

Monday, July 20, 2020

7:00 p.m. - Jr. High Commons

NOTE: Attendees are asked to maintain a 6 foot separation from others before, during, and after this meeting. Face coverings are welcome and encouraged, but not required. Attendance may be limited to allow for social distancing. Attendance will be monitored, and if/when the room capacity is reached, subsequent attendees will be given instructions on how to observe the meeting via telephone. Some Board members may participate via conference call as per Iowa Code Section 21.8 which permits a governmental body to conduct a meeting by electronic means.

A public forum will not be held due to the limited room capacity. Patrons wishing to address the board may do so in writing by emailing david.hill@ntredhawks.org no later than 6:55 p.m. on Monday, July 20.

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June 15, 2020 North Tama Board Agenda

North Tama Board of Education

Monday, June 15, 2020

7:00 p.m. - Jr. High Commons

NOTE: Attendees are asked to maintain a 6 foot separation from others before, during, and after this meeting. Attendance may be limited to allow for social distancing. Attendance will be monitored, and if/when the room capacity is reached, subsequent attendees will be given instructions on how to observe the meeting by dialing a teleconference number. Some Board members may participate via conference call as per Iowa Code Section 21.8 which permits a governmental body to conduct a meeting by electronic means.

A public forum will not be held due to the limited room capacity. Patrons wishing to address the board may do so in writing by emailing david.hill@ntredhawks.org no later than 6:55 p.m. on Monday, June 15.

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May 18, 2020 Agenda: Public Hearing on Budget Amendment & Monthly Meeting

North Tama Board of Education

Monday, May 18, 2020

7:00 p.m.

NOTE: Board members will be participating in this meeting via conference call as per Iowa Code Section 21.8 which permits a governmental body to conduct a meeting by electronic means. The meeting minutes will state the reason for the meeting being held electronically is to facilitate social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic as mandated by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Members of the public may observe the meeting via conference call by following the instructions below.

Instructions for Telephone Participation:

Dial-In Number: (712) 451-1249

Enter Meeting Access Code: 124783 Followed by # or *

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April 6, 2020 Agenda: North Tama Budget Hearing & Monthly Meeting.

North Tama Board of Education

Monday, April 6, 2020

7:00 p.m.

NOTE: Board members will be participating in this meeting via conference call as per Iowa Code Section 21.8 which permits a governmental body to conduct a meeting by electronic means. The meeting minutes will state the reason for the meeting being held electronically is to facilitate social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic as mandated by Governor Reynolds’ Public Health Disaster Declaration.  Members of the public may observe the meeting via conference call by following the instructions below.  

Instructions for Telephone Participation:

Dial-In Number: (712) 451-1249

Enter Meeting Access Code: 124783 Followed by # or *

• It is highly recommended that all board members and interested district patrons view this 6-minute budget presentation video prior to the budget hearing: https://youtu.be/dGqFMApdun4 The proposed budget (published in the 3/20/20 Traer Star Clipper) can be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/21NTBudget.
• Interested patrons can view North Tama’s current property tax rate in comparison to area districts, Iowa Star Conference districts, and districts of comparable size at this link: http://tinyurl.com/NTTaxCompare20
• Feel free to contact Superintendent David Hill with any questions on the proposed budget: dhill@n-tama.k12.ia.us.
• District residents and taxpayers may submit written comments on the proposed budget by emailing tkarr@n-tama.k12.ia.us no later than 6:55 p.m. on Monday, April 6.
• Those who prefer to address the board verbally by telephone should email dhill@n-tama.k12.ia.us to make arrangements no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6.

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Special Board Meeting Agenda: Friday, March 20, 2020 - 7:00 a.m.

North Tama Board of Education

Friday, March 20, 2020

7:00 a.m.

North Tama ICN Room & Call-In

(Telephone participation is encouraged for board members and for public observation as a way of practicing social distancing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. See call-in instructions below.)


Special Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Determine Quorum (verbal Roll Call due to call-in public observation of meeting)
3. Board Discussion/Possible Board Action on COVID-19 Pandemic Pay Resolution (below) *
4. Adjourn *

R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED, during a temporary full or partial closure of the North Tama County Community Schools due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Superintendent is hereby authorized to pay customary and regular compensation to employees that are temporarily out of work.

Passed this 20th day of March, 2020.


_________________________________________________________
President Rod Zobel
North Tama County Community School District Board of Directors

SPECIAL NOTE CONCERNING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETING

On March 17, 2020 Governor Kim Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation which, among other things, prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people at all locations and venues effective immediately through the end of this month. We will monitor attendance in the meeting room and will limit the room capacity to 10 individuals.

To maintain the integrity and spirit of Iowa open meeting laws while maintaining this limit of 10 people, and to allow members of the public to observe this open meeting while practicing social distancing, all will have the opportunity to observe the meeting by telephone. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate an unprecedented time in modern American history.

Telephone Observation Instructions

1. Call this number: (712) 451-1249
2. When prompted, dial this access code: 124783 followed by the # or * button.
3. The system will ask you to announce yourself by stating your name. This is an optional step. If you prefer, you may remain silent at this point.
4. Listen & enjoy the meeting! Note: Please consider muting your telephone as the board conducts its business.