February 8, 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
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Approval of Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.1. January 11, 2016 Regular Meeting
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Consent Item
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4.1.2. January 25, 2016 Special Meeting
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Consent Item
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4.1.3. January 26, 2016 Special Meeting
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Consent Item
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4.2. Claim and Accounts
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Consent Item
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4.2.1. General Building Fund
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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. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1. ACT Club
Speaker(s):
Linda Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Linda Swanson introduced students to the board that scored 27 or above on their ACT. No motion.
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6. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.1. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.1.1. Personnel & Policies Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Janice Hohenstein
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Janice Hohenstein informed the board on the Personnel & Policies Committee report include: Section 100 policies, random drug policy, and teacher negotiations. No motion.
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6.1.2. Finance & Facilities Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin O'Dell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Kevin O'Dell informed the board on the Finance & Facilities Committee report to include: Cardinal Park tennis courts and softball fields, and update on the Career Center. No motion.
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6.1.3. Teaching & Learning Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Marcia Mahon
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Marcia Mahon informed the board on the Teaching & Learning Committee report to include: Update on Standards-Based reporting and grading, and Career Pathways. No motion.
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6.1.4. Standards Referenced Grading
Speaker(s):
Tracy Heilman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tracy Heilman gave the board an update on Standards Referenced Grading. No motion.
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6.1.5. Student Achievement:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.1.5.1. MAPS Data
Speaker(s):
Tracy Heilman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Tracy Heilman gave the board an update on MAPS Data. No motion.
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6.1.5.2. Guided Reading
Speaker(s):
Jessica Major
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jessica Major gave the board an update on Guided Reading. No motion.
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6.1.5.3. Gold Assessment
Speaker(s):
Jessica Major
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Jessica Major gave the board an update on Gold Assessment. No motion.
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6.1.6. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the Superintendent report to include: First Community Forum held last Thursday, testifying in Lincoln on Tuesday, and Rex Schultze finalizing contract with CMBA Architect Firm. No motion.
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7. Public Comment
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Information Item
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8. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1. Mid-American Energy Gift
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Pursuant to board policy the administration recommends the acceptance of this gift from Mid-American Energy.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.2.1. Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2.1.1. Sarah Kahanic (8th Gr. Science: MS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.2.1.2. Nicole Pierson (3rd Grade.: Harney)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.2.2. Retirement(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.2.2.1. Marla Grier (Speech Language Pathologist: MS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.1. Internet Bandwidth
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Administration recommends the board allow the superintendent to sign the contract that will purchase internet line charges from Nebraska Link through to Network Nebraska with the bandwidth at up to 300 mg for up to $2700 a month.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.4.1. Elimination of Policy 504.12 Electronic Communication Devices-Students
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consider Administration's recommendation to eliminate policy 504.12 Electronic Communication Devices-Students.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Special Board Meeting February 15th at 5:00 p.m. to discuss survey results. No motion.
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10. Request for Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go into executive session for the protection of public interest.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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