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Sioux Central Board of Education
Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting
Monday, October 20, 2008
7:00 pm
Conference Room
President Herrig called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm with the following board members present: Fassler and Hasley. Also in attendance were administrators Teno and Waldstein, Superintendent Frazier and Board Secretary Smith.
President Herrig welcomed the following visitors: Craig Cadman, Julie Bright, and Lory Krummen.
Craig Cadman and Julie Bright gave a power point on the Positive Behavior Supports program.
Administrator Scharn arrived at 7:15 pm.
Hasley moved, seconded by Fassler to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
Reports:
Superintendent Frazier distributed his report and discussed the contents, which included $15000 grant award from ICCC for technology and health sciences, legislators’ visit, school bus purchase, Roxy Theatre in Alta, coaching shortage, attorney’s opinion on public construction bidding, conduct counts letter from IHSAA, and savings report from the Iowa Educators Consortium. Dr. Frazier then gave the board a report on certified enrollment for this year. Sioux Central is up 26 students through open enrollment and whole grade sharing, while maintaining the same amount of resident students from last year. We have 22 students open enrolling out to attend other districts, while 63 are open enrolling in to attend Sioux Central. 126.3 students are received through our whole grade sharing agreements.
Board Secretary Smith presented the board with a report on the Certified Annual Report and Independent Audit. Williams and Company performed the district’s audit again this year, with no problems. Reports from the CAR were reviewed and discussed.
Principal Scharn stated that the first quarter ended on Friday, October 17. Parent Teacher conferences will be held this week, with no school on Friday. On Monday, October 27, there will be an assembly for 7-12 grades entitled, You Can Run But You Can’t Hide, focusing their message on drugs, alcohol, and self esteem. On October 28, the student council will be hosting the Sioux City Red Cross for a Blood Drive, which the public is encouraged to attend. The Fall Activities Banquet will be November 3, and the Fall Play will be November 7 and 8 in the downtown theatre.
Principal Teno reported that the staff has been working on training for the Iowa Core Curriculum. The PWIM team attended a day of training in Des Moines last month for assessing and scoring writing, which they will be sharing with the rest of the elementary staff.
Special Education Coordinator Waldstein shared that the special education first quarter billings will be going out this week. The Special Education Supplement is not available yet for finalizing FY08 information, but is due October 31.
Hasley moved, seconded by Fassler, to approve consent items as follows. Motion carried 3-0.
- Approve the minutes of the September 15, 2008, Board Meeting, with a correction to action item C of the regular meeting: Motion carried 4-0, with Ehlers abstaining. Approved the minutes of the September 29, 2008 public hearing and meeting.
- Approve financial reports and bills as presented.
- Review of board policies 506.1 through 506.4.
- Approve the membership renewal in the Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
- Approve the contracts with the school districts presented for tuitioned in and out students.
- Approved the membership list as this year’s School Improvement Advisory Committee for the Sioux Central Community District.
- Approved the renewal of the drop-out prevention grant application at $105,962 to fund the existing program again next year.
- Approved the Sioux Central program for English Language Learners at its current budget and level of staffing.
- Approved the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) as a school sponsored club with Chris Smith designated as club sponsor to be compensated in accordance with the master agreement, and Family Consumer Career Leadership Association (FCCLA) as a school sponsored club with Terry Chalstrom designated as a club sponsor to be compensated in accordance with the master agreement.
- Personnel Items – Approved the following teachers to serve as mentors this year for our new teachers: Marla Huebner, Jolene Johnson, Kendall Rachuy, Kris Skelton, and Chris Wildeman. Approve the resignation of Jeff Tiefenthaler as head varsity football coach conditional upon finding a suitable replacement.
Action Items:
A. Fassler moved, seconded by Hasley to approve the Annual Progress Report as presented. Motion carried 3-0.
B. External Storage Building Bidding Specifications – Specifications were discussed and possible changes were given. Tabled until next meeting.
C. Hasley moved, seconded by Fassler to accept the bid of Electric Innovations of Sioux City for a seven camera video surveillance system for their bid of $11,232. Motion carried 3-0.
D. Transportation Report and Vehicle Specifications - Dr. Frazier presented the board with a report showing the current miles on all vehicles in the fleet. Specifications will be provided for a new bus at the November or December meeting.
E. Teacher Quality Funds and Proposed Changes to the Sharing Agreement – Discussion regarding the language changes to the Whole Grade Sharing Agreement with Albert City Truesdale proposed by the Albert City Truesdale board ensued. No action taken.
Discussion Items:
A. American Education Week – November 16-22 is American Education Week, and Dr. Frazier shared different ideas for observing.
B. Harkin Grant for School Infrastructure – The possibility of applying for this grant were discussed.
C. IASB Delegate Assembly and Annual Convention – Hasley confirmed her plans for attending.
D. Board Comments and Future Agenda Planning – The board reviewed the agenda for next month’s meeting. Discussion included expectations of coaches, cutting down on practice transportation, and improvements in the lunch menu.
President Herrig adjourned the meeting at 10:10 pm.
Unapproved minutes.
Angie Smith Todd Herrig
Board Secretary Board President |
