July 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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural 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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2. Excuse A Board Member
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. 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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3.1. Approval of Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3.1.1. June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3.2. Claim and Accounts
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3.2.1. General Building Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3.2.2. Special Building Fund, if any
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3.2.3. Treasurer's Report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3.3. Explanation of Consent Agenda Concerns
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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4.1. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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4.1.1. Personnel & Policies Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Janice Hohenstein
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Janice Hohenstein informed the board on the Policy & Personnel report to include: Changes made on the activities policy, suspension of the summer school instruction policy for one year, and Strength and Conditioning. No motion.
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4.1.2. Finance & Facilities Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin O'Dell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The Finance Facilities committee did not meet. No motion.
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4.1.3. Teaching & Learning Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Marcia Mahon
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The Teaching & Learning Committee did not meet. No motion.
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4.1.4. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board he will be at the USAA Conference the duration of the week. No motion.
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5. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.1. Option Enrollment Request(s):
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.1.1. K.T. (Grade 11: Macy)
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Student Handbooks:
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.1. Preschool
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.2.2. Elementary
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.2.3. Middle School
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.2.4. High School
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.1. 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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6.3.1.1. Audrey Anderson (Lang: HS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.1.2. Carmon Campbell (SPED: ENS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.1.3. David Watchorn (SPED: Covington)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.1.4. Nicholas Stubbs (Science: MS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.1.5. Sadie Heaton (SPED: Harney)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.1.6. Taije Susie (SPED-6th Grade Math: MS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.1.7. Meagan Pieper (SPED: HS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.1.8. Kim Lewandowski (Business/Econ: HS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.1.9. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.2. Resignation:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.3.2.1. Adam Brand (5th Gr: Covington)
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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6.4. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.4.1. UnityPoint On-Site School Nurse Contract
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Becky Eckhardt informed the board on the Unity Point On-Site Nursing contract effective August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017 for a total cost of $256,867.50 for five School Health Nurses and credentialed professional supportive staff to plan and present comprehensive Health Management Services.
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6.4.2. Cardinal Parking Lot Contract
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Administration's recommendation for the board to provide perimeters regarding the Cardinal parking lot bids that will open Tuesday, July 12th.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.5.1. Suspend Policy 604.02 Summer School Instruction
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Support administration's recommendation to suspend the requirement to retain 8th grade students.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.6. Annual Appointments
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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6.6.1. Attorney (Mike Schmeidt-Crary Huff Law Firm)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To authorize use of Crary Huff Law Firm to represent the board of education in legal matters.
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6.6.2. Auditors (Erickson & Brooks)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To conduct the annual audit of the school district's financial practices.
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6.6.3. Bank (Siouxland National)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To serve as the depository of the school district's general fund.
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6.6.4. Newspaper (Dakota County Star)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To advertise board meetings, job opportunities, and advertise activities of the school district.
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6.7. Set Budget Hearing Date For August 22, 2016
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
In accordance with Nebraska statute, the district needs to approve the budget of expenditures prior to fiscal year 2016-17 spending.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.8. Authorize Treasurer to Invest Idle Funds
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Authorize the Director of Finance to invest excess funds.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.9. Authorize Superintendent to Apply for Federal Funds
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Authorize Superintendent and/or designee to apply for Federal Funds.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.10. Tuition Rate
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To consider increase in tuition rate for 2015-2016 school year due to cost per pupil increases.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.11. Annual Hearing on Student Fees
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Our student policy is to provide free instruction for courses which are required by state law and to provide staff, facilities, equipment and materials necessary for such instruction, without charge or fee to students. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on the student fee policy.
Discussion:
Becky Eckhardt informed the board on the annual hearing on student fees. No motion.
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7. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8. 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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9. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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