April 11, 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
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Consent Item
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4.1.1. March 14, 2016 Regular 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
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Consent Item
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4.2.3. Treasurer's Report
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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
Discussion:
Janice Hohenstein informed the board on the Personnel & Policies Committee report to include: Update on census, update on coaches council, and update on negotiations. No motion.
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5.1.2. 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 report to include: Munroe Meyer contract, update on Cardinal Park, and Cardinal Park fountain. No motion.
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5.1.3. 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: Review of GTL students, rationale behind SWS remodel, and preliminary NeSA results. No motion.
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5.1.4. Americanism
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Allyson Olson requested to reconvene the Americanism Committee. A date will be set. No motion.
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5.1.5. Technology Update
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson gave the board a technology update on the freshman laptop rotation order. No motion.
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5.1.6. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the Superintendent report to include: Annual board updates, flyer that CMBA is putting together, and presentation to Dakota County Commissioners. No motion.
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6. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.1. Advance Placement Exams
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Allyson Olson gave the board an update on the advance placement exams. No motion.
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6.2. Instructional Coaching Data
Speaker(s):
Tracy Heilman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tracy Heilman shared information on Instruction Coaching Data. No motion.
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6.3. Middle School Achievement
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom McGuire gave the board an update on middle school achievement. No motion.
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6.4. Elementary Achievement
Speaker(s):
Laura Sulzbach
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Laura Sulzbach gave the board an update on elementary achievement. No motion.
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7. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
A few folks addressed the board on the voting registration at the high school and civic engagement presentation. No motion.
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8. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1. Resolution For Refunding Bond Issue
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to adoption of a resolution to issue refunding bonds to call Series 2011 refunding bonds with an outstanding principal amount of $4,295,000 and Series 2011 B refunding bonds with an outstanding principal amount of $3,725,000 with the intent to save the district an estimated $480,800 in interest.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Option Enrollment Requests:
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board is required to take action on all option enrollment requests.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2.1. A.E. Grade 6: Winnebago
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
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Action Item
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8.2.2. K.E. Grade 9: Winnebago
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
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Action Item
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8.2.3. C.E. Grade 7: Winnebago
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
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Action Item
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8.2.4. G.E. Grade 2: Winnebago
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
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Action Item
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8.2.5. I.E. Grade 10: Winnebago
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
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Action Item
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8.2.6. O.E. Grade 4: Winnebago
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.1. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3.1.1. Michele Rozell
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.1.2. Patty Kann
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.1.3. Callie Foxhoven (SPED: Elementary)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.1.4. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.1.5. TBA
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Action Item
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8.3.2. Retirement(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.2.1. Rosemary Andrews
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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8.3.3. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3.3.1. Emily Malchow (Speech Language Pathologist)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.3.2. TBA
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Action Item
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8.3.3.3. TBA
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Action Item
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8.3.3.4. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.4. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.4.1. Chartwell's Addendum
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board is required to sign a contract with food service management company on an annual basis.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4.2. ESU #1 2016-2017 Contract
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To approve the annual ESU 1 contract for special education services, a reflection of the changes and increased costs in the contract are due to increased numbers of early childhood students eligible for services.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Becky Eckhardt informed the board on the ESU #1 contract beginning August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017 for a total amount of $563,966.80. Services to include: School psychologist, occupational therapy and physical therapy.
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8.4.3. Munroe-Meyer Agreeement
Speaker(s):
Becky Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To approve a new agreement for services for a Special Education services for a high need student who will be served daily in Omaha.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Becky Eckhardt informed the board on the Munroe-Meyer Agreement effective April 25, 2016 at $200/hour for a total of six hours/day plus mileage for Autism related services.
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8.5. Appoint the Technology Director To Administer The Annual School Census
Speaker(s):
Todd Strom
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.6.1. Student Drug Testing Policy 508.52: New (Second 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.
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
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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, to discuss personnel, for the protection of public interest.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Resignation of Keith Hogan
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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