January 12, 2015 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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1.1. Excuse A Board Member
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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2. Oath of Office
Speaker(s):
Mick Connealy with Crary Huff
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Newly elected board members will complete oath of office.
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3. Annual Organizational Meeting
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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3.1. Board Reorganization
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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3.1.1. Election of President
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1.2. Election of Officers
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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3.1.2.1. Vice-President
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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3.1.2.2. Secretary
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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3.1.2.3. Treasurer
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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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. December 8, 2014 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.2. December 10, 2014 Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Action 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. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1. Lewis & Clark School Improvement
Speaker(s):
Joseph Wanning/Robin Johnson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Showcase school improvement efforts.
Discussion:
Joseph Wanning and Robin Johnson shared information with the board on Lewis & Clark's school improvement. No motion.
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5.2. Lego Robots
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson introduced the Lego Leagues and First Teach Challenge Teams who shared their Lego Robots with the board. No motion.
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6. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.1. Personnel Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jill Gill informed the board on the Personnel Committee report to include: Review of policies, and review of new certified teacher appointment. No motion.
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6.2. CIA Report
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Allyson Olson gave the board an update on the proposal project to improve 11th grade NeSA scores. No motion.
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6.3. Finance & Facilities Report
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rick Feauto informed the board on the Finance & Facilities report to include: Signs at high school and middle school, state aid-poverty plan and QCPUF. No motion.
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6.4. District Annual Report
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson/Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Fulfills annual report requirement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lance Swanson informed the board on the District Annual Report which can be accessed from the district's website. No motion.
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6.5. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board of the Superintendent report to include: Legislative Update, Assistant Superintendent job description, and 2014-2015 board committees. No motion.
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6.6. Student Achievement Update:
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.6.1. MAPS
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson/Jessica Major
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
MAP tests offer an interim level assessment, three times per year, aligned to NE state standards in the subject areas of Reading, Language Usage, and Math. Through both status (norm-referenced) and growth reporting, MAP provides actionable information on measures of students’ skills and their progress, independent of grade level, for individualized and group-level instructional direction.
Discussion:
Allyson Olson and Jessica Major gave the board an update on the MAPS Assessments. No motion.
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6.6.2. Guided Reading
Speaker(s):
Jessica Major
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Benchmark Assessment System was designed for teachers to systematically examine a student’s strengths and needs to gather data about reading behaviors and processing in order to develop instructional goals. It is not only a matter of getting scores or a level; it is the observation of students while reading and writing that provides the teacher with important information for planning instruction. Our teachers use Benchmark Assessment data to create small reading groups to develop and address instructional goals. This program allows us to appropriately differentiate instruction and support student reading development.
Discussion:
Jessica Major gave the board an update on Guided Reading. No motion.
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6.7. National Cleaninghouse Student Tracker Report
Speaker(s):
Becky Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
To review Student Tracker data to provide an update on our students' college attendance nationwide.
Discussion:
Rebecca Eckhardt gave the board an annual update on the National Cleaninghouse Student Tracker report. No motion.
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6.8. Elementary Team Partnership
Speaker(s):
Elementary Counselors
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Elementary Team partnership with South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce and local business.
Discussion:
Tammy Carson informed the board on the elementary counselor team partnership with the South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce. No motion.
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7. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8. New Business:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1.1. Appointment:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1.1.1. Leah Gomez (1.0 FTE Reading/ESL: ENS)
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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8.2. Facilities:
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2.1. To Request Bids To Replacement of Fire Alarm Panel/System at Middle School
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
In accordance with SSC School District policies 706.03 and 706.04, and in order to ensure the best possible price for goods and services, and to operate both efficiently and economically, the District is seeking bids for the projects listed. Administration requests the board approval to seek bids on this item.
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8.2.2. To Request Bids To Replace Switch Gear And Panels at High School and Middle School
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
In accordance with SSC School District policies 706.03 and 706.04, and in order to ensure the best possible price for goods and services, and to operate both efficiently and economically, the District is seeking bids for the projects listed. Administration requests the board approval to seek bids on this item.
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8.2.3. To Request Bids To Update Climate Controls For HVAC at High School And Middle School
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
In accordance with SSC School District policies 706.03 and 706.04, and in order to ensure the best possible price for goods and services, and to operate both efficiently and economically, the District is seeking bids for the projects listed. Administration requests the board approval to seek bids on this item.
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8.2.4. To Request Bids For An Architect For QCPUF Projects
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
In accordance with SSC School District policies 706.03 and 706.04, and in order to ensure the best possible price for goods and services, and to operate both efficiently and economically, the District is seeking bids for the projects listed. Administration requests the board approval to seek bids on this item.
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8.2.5. The Administration asks Board Approval To Secure Legal Services For The Purpose Of Developing A Request For Proposal (RFP)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Request for a proposal to secure an architectural firm to address needs outlined in the facility study.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.1. Residency Policy
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To continue discussion for employee residency in the school district.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3.2. Policy 604.01 Basic Instruction Program
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.3. Policy 607.02 School Ceremonies and Observances
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.4. Policy 608.03 Psychological Services
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.5. Policy 611.05 Grading Guidelines
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.6. Policy 611.07 Graduation Requirements
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.3.7. Policy 801.05 Bus Driver Supervision (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3.8. Policy 412.02 Support Staff Qualifications, Recruitment, and Selection (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3.9. Policy Manual (Third Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To approve comprehensive revisions to the District's policies and practices by NASB.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go into executive session, to discuss collective bargaining, for the protection of public interest.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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