May 12, 2014 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order and Roll call
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publishing in the Dakota County Star. All proceedings hereafter shown took place while convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
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2. Excuse Board Member
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action 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. April 14, 2014 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3.1.2. April 14, 2014 Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3.1.3. April 16, 2014 Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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3.1.4. April 28, 2014 Special Meeting
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. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4.1. American Scholastic Challenge
Speaker(s):
Cassandra Joseph
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Cassandra Joseph introduced students who participated in the American Scholastic Challenge. No motion.
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4.2. Teammates
Speaker(s):
Tracy Heilman/Lorrie Akins
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Lorrie Akins introduced graduating seniors who have been involved in the Teammates program. No motion.
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4.3. Recognition of Certified Staff Retirees:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Middle School and Elementary Principals recognized their retiring staff for their years of service with the school district. No motion.
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4.3.1. Chris Jorgensen (Covington)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4.3.2. Helen Sorensen (Cardinal/L&C)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4.3.3. Susan Way (MS)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4.3.4. Sheryl Banks (Harney)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4.3.5. Bobbi Austin (DC)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4.3.6. David Snakenberg (MS)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4.3.7. Sharon Sanders (Cardinal)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4.3.8. Claudia Ratkiewicz (MS/St. Mike's)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1. Personnel Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jill Gill presented the Personnel Committee report to the board to include: Resignations, appointments, and approval of classified negotiated agreements. No motion.
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5.2. Technology Update
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson gave the board an update on Google Docs. No motion.
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5.3. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on celebration of teacher accomplishments that was held in the mini-dome. No motion.
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5.4. Homework Focus Group Report
Speaker(s):
Jessica Major
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Homework focus group has conducted research in the area of homework. Jessica Major will deliver a report to the board on their progress to date.
Discussion:
Jessica Major gave the board an update on the Homework Focus Group. No motion.
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6. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7. New Business:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1. Negotiated Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.1. Sign Language Interpreters
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board must approve the negotiated bargaining agreement for the sign language interpreters.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1.2. Secretaries
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board must approve the negotiated bargaining agreement for the Secretaries.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1.3. Paraprofessionals
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board must approve the negotiated bargaining agreement for the Paraprofessionals.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Contract(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.1. Cardinal Park Agreement
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To approve the administration's recommendation to accept an agreement for Cardinal Park between the City of South Sioux City and South Sioux City Community Schools.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher discussed the Cardinal Park Agreement with the board.
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7.2.2. GTL Lease Agreement
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Extend the current lease agreement with Siouxland National Bank and South Sioux City Community Schools for the 2014-2015 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the GTL Lease Extension Agreement with Siouxland National Bank. The lease extension will go in to effect June 1, 2014 and expire May 31, 2015 for a monthly fee of $4,575.
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7.3. Facilities:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.3.1. High School Roofing
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consider potential bids for the high school to replace the roof on the high school building.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Doyle Smith discussed the bid results for the high school roof project.
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7.3.2. Purchase Portables from Sioux City Schools
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Approve the administration's recommendation to purchase portables for the purpose of adding classroom space to meet current enrollment.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the option to purchase two portables from Sioux City Schools for a total cost of 20,800 to include purchase, moving and reassembling.
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7.4. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.4.1. Resignation(s)/Retirement(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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7.4.1.1. Alexie Mobley (Discovery/Reading-LA: MS)
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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7.4.1.2. Andrea Babcock (Speech Pathologist: ENS)
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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7.4.1.3. Lori Gano (7th Gr. Math: MS)
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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7.4.1.4. Randall Wagner (Exploratory/Math: MS)
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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7.4.1.5. Morgan Tubbesing (SPED: L&C)
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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7.4.1.6. Jill Rutledge (SPED: HS)
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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7.4.1.7. Joy Bogenrief (Lit Support: Covington)
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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7.4.1.8. Gena Cutler (Reading: L&C)
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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7.4.1.9. TBA
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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7.4.1.10. TBA
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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7.4.2. Appointments:
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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7.4.2.1. Tyler Slate (PE: Cardinal)
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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7.4.2.2. Codi Hrouda (5th Grade: DC)
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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7.4.2.3. Kaelee Anderson (1st Grade: Covington)
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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7.4.2.4. Kristina Nelson (1st Grade: Covington)
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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7.4.2.5. Kendra Richter (4th Grade: Harney)
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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7.4.2.6. Laura Janssen (7th Grade Math: MS)
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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7.4.2.7. David Smith (Instrumental Music: HS)
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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7.4.2.8. Tess Kirkholm (Language Arts: MS)
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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7.4.2.9. Julie Hoss (Reading: District/St. Mike's)
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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7.4.2.10. TBA
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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7.4.2.11. TBA
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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7.4.2.12. TBA
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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7.4.2.13. TBA
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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7.5. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
No policies or updates. No motion.
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8. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go in to 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
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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