April 13, 2015 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. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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2.1. Excuse A Board Member
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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2.1.1. Tom Gesell
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda 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
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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 9, 2015 Regular Meeting
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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
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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. Buildings & Grounds Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Marcia Mahon
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Marcia Mahon informed the board on the Buildings & Grounds Committee report to include: Deferred and preventative maintenance, reviewed QCPUF projects and bid process flow-chart. No motion.
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5.1.2. Finance & Audit Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Rick Robinette
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rick Robinette informed the board on the Finance & Audit Committee report to include: review of current state of affairs with TEOSSA, examined opportunities to save money for 2015-2016 and assigned individual committees to review and bring recommendations back. No motion.
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5.1.3. Transportation Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Tom Gesell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rick Feauto informed the board on the Transportation Committee report in which the committee discussed the upcoming expiration of Durham contract and the district accepting bids for transportation. No motion.
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5.1.4. NDE Accreditation Visit
Speaker(s):
Tracy Heilman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Tracy Heilman informed the board on the NDE Accreditation visit. No motion.
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5.1.5. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the Superintendent report to include: Appointment to the classification committee, STANCE meeting with Senators last week, and Urban Superintendent's Summer Academy in July. No motion.
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5.2. Structure of Board Committees
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher discussed the meeting schedule for the board committees. No motion.
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5.3. Alvine Proposal
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consider Alvine Proposal to research replacement alternatives for High School and Middle School HVAC systems.
Discussion:
Kevin Vanderkolk, with Alvine, discussed a proposal to study the HVAC replacement needs at the Middle School and High School. No motion.
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6. Public Comment
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Information Item
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7. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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7.1. Option Enrollment Request(s)
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
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Action Item
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7.1.1. V.V. Option In Request (Kindergarten-Homer)
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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7.2. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.1. 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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7.2.1.1. Benjamin Schultz (Elementary Principal)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.1.2. Cody Schweitzer (C-Tech: HS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.2.1.3. Jennifer Flegle (Library/Media: MS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.2.1.4. Anna Gerdes (SPED/BD: MS/HS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.2.1.5. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.2.1.6. TBA
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Action Item
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7.2.2. Resignation(s):
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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7.2.2.1. Betty Beekman (Reading: Cardinal)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.2.2.2. Alison Rininger (Reading: Cardinal)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.2.2.3. Dan Masters (Assistant Principal/Activities Director: District)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2.4. Tiffany LaFrentz (1st Grade: Covington)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2.5. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2.6. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.3. 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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7.2.3.1. JoEllen Nugent (Elementary Principal: Dakota City)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.2.3.2. Judy Pehrson (ESL: L&C)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.3.3. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.3. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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7.3.1. Policy 406.11 Residency (Second Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consider for second reading a board policy requiring that administrators live in the school district. The third and final reading to occur during regular May board meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3.2. Policy 611.08 Early Graduation Request-New Policy (Third Reading)
Speaker(s):
Becky Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To establish guidelines for students who wish to graduate early.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3.3. Policy 504.13 Initiations, Hazing, Secret Clubs and Outside Organizations (One Reading)
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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7.4. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.4.1. 2015-2016 ESU #1 Contract
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To approve annual ESU 1 contract for special 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, 2015 through July 31, 2016 for a total amount of $594,211.96. Services to include: School psychologist, occupational therapy and physical therapy.
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7.4.2. GTL Lease Agreement Extension
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Continuation of the current lease agreement.
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, 2015 and expire May 31, 2016 for a monthly fee of $4,575.
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7.4.3. Ponca Co-op (Softball)
Speaker(s):
Dan Masters
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To enter into a cooperative agreement with Ponca Public Schools allowing students to participate on South Sioux City Public Schools Softball Team.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dan Master's informed the board on the Ponca Co-op agreement for softball for the 2015-2016 school year.
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7.5. Accept Bids:
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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7.5.1. MS Fire Alarm Project
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consider potential bids for the Middle School to replace its fire alarm system.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5.2. HS/MS/DC Switch Board and Panel Board Replacement Project
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To consider potential bids for High School, Middle School and Dakota City Elementary to replace switch board and panel boards.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8.1. Jan Hoegh (April 15-16)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.2. Music Contest (April 24)
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Action Item
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8.3. STANCE (April 29)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9. Request for Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go into closed 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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10. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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