March 14, 2016 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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2. Excuse A Board Member
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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3. Announce Open Meetings Act and Location
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting has been advertised in the Dakota County Star, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these meetings.
We want those in attendance to know we have copies of the Open Meetings Act, and you can find those on the East Wall of the high school library. If anyone is interested in addressing out Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now so that you may be recognized during the Public Forum part of our meeting. These forms are also located by the entry doors of this room. |
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4. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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4.1. Approval of Minutes
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Consent Item
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4.1.1. February 8, 2016 Regular Meeting
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Consent Item
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4.1.2. February 15, 2016 Special Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.3. February 18, 2016 Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.4. February 22, 2016 Special Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2. Claim and Accounts
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.1. General Building Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.2. Special Building Fund, if any
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.3. Treasurer's Report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3. Explanation of Consent Agenda Concerns
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1.1. Personnel & Policies Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Janice Hohenstein
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1.2. Finance & Facilities Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin O'Dell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1.3. Teaching & Learning Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Marcia Mahon
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1.4. Food Service Update
Speaker(s):
Mitch Phelps
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1.5. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6. Public Comment
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Information Item
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7. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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7.1. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.1. Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board is required to take formal action to end a contractual agreement with one of the district's certified employees.
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7.1.1.1. Jolene Konechne (Instructional Coach: District)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.1.2. Daniel Caputo (CTE Teacher: High School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.1.3. Julie Herrity (Kindergarten: Harney)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.1.4. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.1.5. TBA
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.2. Retirement(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.2.1. Caroline Donaway (Spanish: High School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.3. Early Retirement(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Per board policy the board is required to take formal action to approve early retirement for the district's certified employees. |
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7.1.3.1. John Schmidt (Math: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.3.2. Ron Foxhoven (Math: High School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.4. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board must take action on administration's recommendation to extend a contract offer to a certified candidate.
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7.1.4.1. Tristen Sharp (SPED-Mild & Moderate: Secondary)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.4.2. TBA
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Action Item
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7.1.5. 1.0 FTE Information Technology Teacher (High School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Administration requests the board approve a 1.0 FTE Information Technology Teacher at the high school to provide information technology and related media production to further college and career course offerings.
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7.2. Option Enrollment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.1. C.W. Grade Kindergarten: Winnebago
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.3. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.3.1. 2016-2017 Negotiated Teacher Agreement
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board negotiation committee recommends that the board approve the negotiated teacher agreement for 2016/17, which was approved by the South Sioux City Education Association, as presented.
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7.3.2. To Approve The Administration's Recommendation To Accept Bids For The Tennis Court and Softball Field Projects
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To consider bid structure and proposals submitted by general contractors.
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7.4. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.4.1. Student Drug Testing Policy 508.52: New (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Board is required to take action on the first reading of our new Drug Testing Policy. This policy is proposed in an effort to be proactive in ensuring that students who participate in extracurricular activities represent the District in a positive manner.
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8. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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9. Request for Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go into executive session, to discuss personnel, for the protection of public interest.
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10. Adjourn
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Action Item
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