September 14, 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
Agenda Item Type:
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
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.1. August 10, 2015 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.2. August 31, 2015 Special Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2. Claim and Accounts
Agenda Item Type:
Consent 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. 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: ESA Inc. Contract, continued discussion on lighting at the softball field, and signage at the middle school and high school. 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: Renovating the middle school auditorium, funds raised through QCPUF, and questions for FEH. No motion.
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5.1.3. Transportation Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Tom Gesell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom Gesell presented the Transportation Committee report to include: Efforts to reduce the $200,000 spent on preschool busing costs, 50% of parents transporting Early Childhood students, and move start time for LEP students to 8am for second semester. No motion.
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5.1.4. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the Superintendent report to include: GNSA Meeting on September 16th, Area Membership Meeting on September 23rd, and review of the traffic study. No motion.
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5.1.5. Summer School Reports:
Speaker(s):
Allyson Olson/Jessica Major
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1.5.1. Elementary
Speaker(s):
Erica Somsky
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erica Somsky presented the Summer School report for elementary to the board. No motion.
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5.1.5.2. Middle School
Speaker(s):
Dave Clausen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dave Clausen presented the Summer School report for middle school to the board. No motion.
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5.1.5.3. High School
Speaker(s):
Tom Luxford
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom Luxford presented the Summer School report for GTL to the board. No motion.
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5.2. Identify Potential Dates to Receive Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Annually, the auditor appointed by the district must review the audit report with the board.
Discussion:
The board identified November 4th, during Finance & Audit Meeting, as the date for the committee to receive the audit. No motion.
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6. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.1. GTL Report
Speaker(s):
Tom Luxford
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Tom Luxford and Allyson Olson shared the positive things that are happening at GTL. No motion.
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7. Public Comment
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Information Item
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8. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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8.1. Student Attendance Month Proclamation
Speaker(s):
Becky Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Students and board members read the Student Attendance Month Proclamation aloud to the audience. No motion.
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8.2. Option Enrollment Request(s):
Speaker(s):
Todd Strom
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.S. (Grade 11: Winnebago)
Speaker(s):
Todd Strom
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.2.2. V.T. (Grade 9: Winnebago)
Speaker(s):
Todd Strom
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. Approve 1.0 FTE ESL Teacher
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To address high enrollment numbers at Lewis & Clark.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3.2. 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.
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8.3.2.1. Maria Arana (ESL: L&C)
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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8.4. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.4.1. Gill Hauling
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Rick Feauto presented the Gill Hauling Addendum to the board effective September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 with none of the terms and conditions being altered to the original agreement.
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8.5. Policies:
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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8.5.1. Policy 706.03 Bidding Procedures (Third Reading)
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 706.03 Bidding Procedures addresses changes made by LB 431.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5.2. Policy 902.02 Construction Plans And Specifications (Third Reading)
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 902.02 Construction Plans and Specifications addresses changes made by LB 431.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5.3. Policy 603.01 Curriculum Development (One Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.5.4. Policy 804.02 Data Or Records Retention (One Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action 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 for the protection of public interest.
Discussion:
No request for closed session. No motion.
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11. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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