Vice President Hasley called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following board members present: Gunnerson, Krummen, and Ripke. Also in attendance were Administrators Scharn, Teno, and Waldstein, Superintendent Frazier, and Board Secretary Smith.

 

No visitors were present.

 

Krummen moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Reports:

 

Superintendent Frazier distributed his report and discussed the contents, which included student learning goals, SIAC report, Teacher Quality state cuts, early retirement plan policy, IASB new board member orientation, and H1N1 Flu and Thermometers. Dr. Frazier then reported on the Certified Enrollment: Sioux Central’s resident enrollment maintained at 437 students for a third year, while the total school age students providing instructional services at Sioux Central increased by 2, for a total of 615.3 students. He then discussed that, while our resident enrollment has maintained, we are still operating at 41% less resident students than in 1993. Because of the budget guarantee implemented by the Dept of Education, most of our ‘new money’ for any increase in students is staying at the state level for the repayment of those funds.

 

Principal Scharn stated that October 21^st marks the end of the first quarter, with conferences being held on the 28 and 29, and no school on October 30. The student council is holding a blood drive on Oct 29. The fall musical will be performed November 6 and 7. Mr. Scharn reported that the fall sports are wrapping up, with successful seasons for all. Mr. Scharn distributed a form they are implementing in high school for PSEO course eligibility. He also reminded the board that the next two radio spotlights will be November 2 and 23.

 

Principal Teno informed the board that last week was School Lunch Week, this week is School Bus Week, and next week is Red Ribbon Week. In coordination with conferences, PIE is hosting a reading night on October 29 for all students in grades K-5.

 

Special Education Coordinator Waldstein shared a Power School success story: a parent that has had to frequently stop at the school for assignments or have them faxed expressed how much easier things have become by being able to go online daily and check on assignments and grades. This has helped in keeping this student caught up with their work. She also discussed that preschool had a RIF party on Friday and the parents truly appreciated the information on H1N1 and the fact that each student was receiving their own thermometer from BV Public Health. 

 

Gunnerson moved, seconded by Ripke, to approve consent items as follows. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Action Items:

A.    School Improvement: Annual Progress Report – Mr. Teno distributed data regarding the APR. The results were reviewed and discussed.

B.     Krummen moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the renewal of the drop-out prevention grant application at $131.413 to fund the existing program again next year. Motion carried 4-0.

C.     Krummen moved, seconded by Ripke to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Sioux Central Community School District deems it necessary and desirable to seek replacement funding for the Phase I salary supplement eliminated by the 2009 Iowa Legislature, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board that the Board of Directors seeks Modified Allowable Growth from the School Budget Review Committee and directs the district administration to make application with the Board’s authority for the amount of $41,856. Motion carried 4-0.

D.    Gunnerson moved, seconded by Ripke to readdress building needs at the March 2010 regular meeting. Motion carried 4-0.

E.     Transportation Report and Vehicle Specifications – no action taken.

 

Discussion Items:

A.    American Education Week – November 15-21 is American Education Week.

B.     Budget Issues – Dr. Frazier distributed information to the board regarding the 10% ATB cut issued by Governor Culver.

C.     Landscaping Master Plan for the School Campus – Dr. Frazier presented the board with a master plan for landscaping and plantings for the campus.

D.    IASB Delegate Assembly and Convention – Board members verified whether or not they were planning on attending.

E.     Board Comments and Future Agenda Planning – The board reviewed the agenda for next month’s meeting and discussed the following items: request for Sunday practice under extenuating circumstances and downtown gym heat issues.

 

Following a five-minute recess; Krummen moved, seconded by Gunnerson to move to closed session for superintendent’s evaluation, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (1)(i). Roll Call vote: Gunnerson – aye, Krummen – aye, Ripke – aye, and Hasley – aye. Motion carried 4-0.

 

At 9:40 pm, Gunnerson moved, seconded by Ripke to come out of closed session. Roll Call vote: Gunnerson – aye, Krummen – aye, Ripke – aye, and Hasley – aye. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Vice President Hasley adjourned the meeting at 9:50 pm.

 

Unapproved minutes.

 

 

Angie Smith                                                                            Jeannette Hasley

Board Secretary                                                                      Board Vice President

7:00 P.M., Monday, October 19, 2009

Sioux Central Conference Room

Sioux Rapids, Iowa 50585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following board members present: Ehlers, Fassler, Gunnerson, and Hasley. Also in attendance were Superintendent Frazier, Board Secretary Smith, and Administrators Scharn, Teno, and Waldstein.

 

President Lindquist welcomed Lory Krummen and Randy Ripke to the meeting.

 

Hasley moved, seconded by Fassler to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Reports:

 

Superintendent Frazier distributed his report and discussed the contents, which included transportation costs, student head count, energy audit, sewer pumps, busing issues with South Clay, H1N1 precautions, and Albert City Truesdale sharing issues.

 

In elementary reports, Mr. Teno reported that the teachers attended professional development last Friday, which included the online math resources, core curriculum, and the video ‘Campus Visitor: Guest or Intruder. October is busy with Fire Prevention Week, Bus Safety Week, Red Ribbon Week, Homecoming, and conferences. Finally, Mr. Teno told the board he has sent an invitation in the Rebel Review for local businesses to become education partners.

 

In secondary reports, Mr. Scharn discussed that Sioux Central is on KAYL’s school spotlight the third Monday each month at 7:30 am. Student council is getting ready for Homecoming, which is Sept 28 through Oct 2. Mr. Barbier and Mr. Rachuy have begun some ACT prep classes during evenings to help students with math for the testing. Mr. Scharn also noted that next month he will be presenting a policy regarding the local proficiency guidelines for the PSEO classes.

 

In Special Education reports, Mrs. Waldstein reported that our speech services have increased this year, with a speech pathologist and a Para-educator here for two full days each week. Special education contracts will be mailed this week to 18 districts for 35 kids. She also noted that the new staff seems to be adjusting well to their assignments.

 

Hasley moved, seconded by Fassler, to approve consent items as follows. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Action Items:

A.    School Improvement: ACT results – Dr. Frazier reviewed the ACT results of Sioux Central in comparison to the state and national averages.

B.     Hasley moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the 28E sharing agreement with Laurens-Marathon for varsity and junior varsity wrestling. Motion carried 5-0.

C.     Volleyball Uniforms for Varsity – Discussion regarding complaints on the new volleyball uniforms and concerns on how appropriate they are for high school. No action taken.

D.    Construction of storage building – Discussion regarding the how the board wants to proceed with this. No action taken.

E.     Fassler moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the election results as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Discussion Items:

A.    Instructional Support Program – Dr. Frazier discussed with the board the results of the election and what the district’s options are.

 

President Lindquist adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm.

 

 

 

Board Secretary Smith called the meeting to order at 8:40 pm. 

 

The oath of office was administered by Board Secretary Smith to the newly elected board officials Lory Krummen and Randy Ripke.

 

Board Secretary Smith conducted the election for the new board president. Hasley moved, seconded by Krummen to elect Kevin Lindquist as board president. Lindquist moved to elect Hasley as board president, which Hasley respectfully declined. Motion carried 5-0. The oath of office was administered by Board Secretary Smith to Kevin Lindquist.

 

Board Secretary Smith conducted the election for vice president. Gunnerson moved, seconded by Ripke to elect Jeannette Hasley as vice president. Motion carried 5-0. The oath of office was administered by Board Secretary Smith to Jeannette Hasley.

 

The board expresses its appreciation to Kevin Ehlers and Sara Fassler for their dedication and work on the school board. Hasley moved, seconded by Gunnerson to grant Ehlers, Fassler, and Todd Herrig lifetime passes to Sioux Central District activities. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Krummen moved, seconded by Hasley to use Roberts Rules of Order for conducting the meetings. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Gunnerson moved, seconded by Ripke to set the 3^rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Sioux Central School as the regular meeting time and place. Motion carried 5-0.

 

President Lindquist then opened the floor to visitors for comments. None were given.

 

Conduct Annual Meeting:

A.    Hasley moved, seconded by Krummen to approve the Board Treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

B.     Hasley moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the nomination of Angie Smith as Secretary and Treasurer to the Board of Education. Motion carried 5-0.

C.     The oath of office was then given to Smith by President Lindquist.

D.    Hasley moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the reappointment of Mr. Thomas Whorley as the board’s legal counsel. Motion carried 5-0.

E.     Krummen moved, seconded by Ripke to approve the official depositories for district funds. They are as follows: First State Bank – Sioux Rapids and Linn Grove, First National Bank – Rembrandt, State Bank – Peterson, Community State Bank – Albert City and Webb, ISJIT, and ISCAP, and to set the financial limits of these at $5,000,000. Check signing authority is as follows: First State Bank – Board President, Angela Smith, and Sandra Nelson; all other banks – Board President or Board Vice President and Angela Smith. Motion carried 5-0.  

 

Action Items:

A.    Committee assignments – Volunteers were requested for the following committees: Delegate assembly – Jeannette Hasley; Buena Vista County Conference Board – Randy Ripke; Clay County Conference Board – Lory Krummen; Negotiation team – Kevin Lindquist and Liza Gunnerson; School Improvement Advisory Committee – Lory Krummen. No motion needed.

 

B.     IASB Convention – Dr. Frazier discussed the convention with the board. No motion needed.

 

C.     Annual Calendar of Board Meeting Topics – Dr. Frazier created a calendar to anticipate some of the action and information items that are likely to be addressed throughout the coming school year. No motion needed.

 

Discussion Items: 

A.    Dr. Frazier distributed and reviewed the orientation materials for the new board members.

B.     The board members shared their visions for the district. The following is a summary of the comments: Kevin Lindquist, Board President - a) Priority focus should be on the board goal regarding district relations, particularly with AC-T and Laurens-Marathon; Jeannette Hasley, Board Vice-president - b) Emphasis should be placed on why customers should choose Sioux Central over neighboring school districts. c) She would like to see continued, and increased, team-building efforts on the part of the administration and staff.  She wants to see 1)staff excited to come to work each day, 2)a positive and exciting learning environment for kids, and 3)the school considered the employer of choice in the immediate area. d) We should focus on improving our building and our campus to draw students to our school; Liza Gunnerson, Director - e) we need to keep our status as “the best one around.” f) we need to increase our population; Randy Ripke, Director - g) Being progressive is our number one priority. h) We should create a happy environment where people get along with one another. i) We need to advocate for our school to keep students coming here. j) We need to upgrade our fine arts programs to better compete with Storm Lake. k) Our new building addition should be built big enough now that it meets our future as well as our present needs. l) We should increase our day care for young children to draw more students; Lory Krummen, Director - m) she would have us initiate a one-to-one laptop initiative. n) We should try to expand our college credit options as a draw to the district. o) Our school should be more visible locally, active in the chambers of commerce and other community betterment organizations throughout the district. p) Our teachers are our greatest assets; we need to take care of them.

C.     Review Superintendent and Board Goals for the Current Year – This was discussed in conjunction with the Board Member Visions.

D.    Board comments and future agenda planning included reviewing the agenda for next month.

 

President Lindquist adjourned the meeting at 9:45 pm. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Unapproved minutes.

 

 

Angie Smith                                                                            Kevin Lindquist

Board Secretary                                                                      Board President

Regular September Meeting of the

Sioux Central Board of Directors

 

a)      Superintendent’s Report

b)      Principals’ Reports

a)      Minutes

b)      Financial Reports

c)      Bills

d)     Review of School Board Policies 711.1 through 711.11

e)      28-E Sharing Agreement with Albert City-Truesdale

f)       28-E Sharing Agreement with Prairie Lakes AEA 8 for Internet & E-rate

g)      Personnel Items

a)      School Improvement: American College Testing (ACT) Results

b)      Shared Wrestling with Laurens-Marathon

c)      Volleyball Uniforms for Varsity

d)     Construction of Storage Building

e)      School Board Election Results

a)      Instructional Support Program

 

  
Organizational Meeting of the

Sioux Central Board of Directors

 

a)      Administration of the Oath of Office to Newly Elected Board Members

b)      Election of the President and Vice-president of the New Board

c)      Administration of the Oath of Office to Newly Elected Officers

d)     Resolution of Appreciation Recognizing the Public Service Rendered

e)      Adopt Rules and Procedures that Will Be Followed in Conducting Meetings

f)       Determination of Time and Place of Regular School Board Meetings

a)      Review Board Treasurer’s Report

b)      Appoint Board Secretary/Treasurer

c)      Administer Oath of Office to Board Secretary and Treasurer

d)     Appoint Board Attorney

e)      Resolution of Depositories

a)      Committee Assignments

i)        Representative to the 2008 IASB Delegate Assembly: Nov. 18, 2009

ii)      Other

b)      Attend Annual IASB Convention

c)      Set School Board Action Calendar

a)      Review of Orientation Materials for New Board Members

b)      Board Members Discuss Vision for the District

c)      Review of Superintendent and Board Goals for the Current Year

d)     Board Comments and Future Agenda Planning