July 14, 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. 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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2.1. Approval of Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.1.1. June 9, 2014 Regular Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.1.2. June 16, 2014 Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.1.3. June 24, 2014 Special Board Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.2.1. General Building Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.2.2. Special Building Fund, if any
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.2.3. Treasurer's Report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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2.3. Explanation of Consent Agenda Concerns
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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3. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. Personnel Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jill Gill informed the board of the personnel committee report to include: Appointments and one resignation, Covington ESL staffing needs, and the implementation of annual increase framework for principals/administrators. No motion.
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3.2. Finance & Facilities Report
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rick Feauto informed the board of the Finance and Facilities report to include: Intercom update, audio system for mini-dome and student transportation. No motion.
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3.3. Technology Update
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson gave the board a technology update on Google Docs and the August 4th registration event. No motion.
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3.4. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher gave the board an update on the Superintendent report to include: The facility study and a spreadsheet showing staff with a relative/spouse working in the district. No motion.
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4. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
A few folks addressed the board on topics to include: Special Olympics and student retention. No motion.
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5. New Business:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1. 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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5.1.1. Preschool Student Handbook 14-15
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1.2. Elementary Student Handbook 14-15
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1.3. Middle School Student Handbook 14-15
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1.4. High School Student Handbook 14-15
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.2. Contract(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.2.1. Jan Hoegh Contract
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the Jan Hoegh Contract for a total amount of $58,500 for the 2014-2015 school year for services to include: Professional development plan, continuing process of curriculum development, and proficiency scales and high-quality classroom assessment.
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5.3. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.3.1. Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.3.1.1. Kari Bappe (School Psychologist: District)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The district is required to take formal action to end a contractual agreement with one for the district's certified employees.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.3.2. 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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5.3.2.1. Alicia Angerman (Sped Mild & Moderate: 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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5.3.2.2. Nathaniel Vajgrt (Social Studies: 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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5.3.2.3. Vanessa Norby (Pre-Kindergarten: 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.
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5.3.2.4. Marica Rupp (2nd Grade: L&C)
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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5.3.2.5. Kelsey Paskert (SPED/Resource: L&C)
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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5.3.2.6. Rafael Monasterio (ESL/English: 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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5.3.2.7. Shelley Beezley (5th 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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5.3.2.8. 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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5.4. Establish Policy Review Date:
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consider possible dates to discuss review of district's board policies by NASB.
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher addressed the board on the need to set a time for the policy committee to meet to discuss the findings from NASB and the district's policies. No motion.
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5.5. Authorize Treasurer to invest idle funds
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
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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5.6. Authorize Superintendent to Apply for NCLB Funds
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Authorize Superintendent and/or designee to apply for NCLB Funds.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.7. Authorize Superintendent to apply for Migrant Education Funds
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Authorize Superintendent and/or designee to apply for migrant education funds.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.8. Annual Appointments
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.8.1. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.8.2. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.8.3. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.8.4. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.9. 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:
Rebecca Eckhardt informed the board of the requirement to have an annual hearing on student fees and invited the public to address any questions/concerns. No motion.
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5.10. Set Budget Hearing Date For August 25, 2014
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 2014-15 spending.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.11. Establish Fee Schedule for transportation for the 14/15 school year
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review transportation spending and discuss the possibility of adjusting the price of bus ridership.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. 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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7. Accept Administrative Salary Proposal
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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