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Sioux Central Board of Education
Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting
Monday, January 18, 2010
7:00 pm
Conference Room
 
President Lindquist 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.
 
Agenda was amended to remove Disposal of Surplus Equipment and Vehicles under Consent Items and to add Student Achievement under Discussion Items. Gunnerson moved, seconded by Krummen to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
 
Board Director Hasley arrived at 7:03 pm. Steve Jarvis arrived at 7:05 pm.
 
Reports:
 
Superintendent Frazier distributed his report and discussed the contents, which included New Money report for next year; yearly review of graduation requirements; roofing bids update; mid-year student head count; and an update on the possible sharing of a superintendent with Ruthven-Ayrshire.
 
Principal Teno reported that the teacher development was held today, and they concentrated on technology. This included new website sources for staff, power point training, and introduction to his blog site and wiki site. 
 
Principal Scharn stated that he had attended a Fitness Center meeting earlier in the evening. The center is going well, with over 40 members using the facility. He discussed that Mrs. Bloom is considering using online sources rather than purchasing textbooks for some of the vocational agriculture classes. Mr. Scharn also discussed that he, Mr. Rachuy, and Keith Stoeber spent a day at Newell Fonda CSD last week to learn about their One to One Computer Initiative and were very impressed. A representative from Apple Computers will be meeting with administration this week to discuss bringing this to Sioux Central.
 
Special Education Coordinator Waldstein shared that second quarter billings will be sent out next week; and that the Special Education Compliance Visit will be taking place in February.
    
Hasley moved, seconded by Gunnerson, to approve consent items as follows. Motion carried 5-0.
  • Approve the minutes of the December 21, 2009, Board Meeting.
  • Approve financial reports and bills as presented.
  • Review of board policies 900 through 902.6.
 
Action Items:
A.    School Improvement – Iowa Core and Technology Use in the Curriculum. Discussion only.
B.     Krummen moved, seconded by Hasley to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 407.6, Licensed Employee Early Retirement, with a cap of $750 per month on insurance coverage provided by district. Motion carried 5-0.
C.     Iowa’s Application for Race to the Top Memorandum of Understanding – Dr. Frazier recommended not signing at this time, due to concerns in the language. 
D.    Lighting Replacement Project in Gymnasium – Discussion regarding the bid received. The board requested Dr. Frazier get at least one more bid before proceeding with the project.
 
Discussion Items:
A.    District Budget Issues with Enrollment Projections and Staffing Patterns. Discussion only.
B.     Joint Meeting with Albert City-Truesdale CSD Board - Dr. Frazier has contacted Superintendent Barb Kady to discuss possible dates.
C.     Superintendent Evaluation Forms – The forms were distributed to the board for completion prior to the February regular meeting.
D.    Student Achievement – President Lindquist distributed information regarding test scores for Sioux Central, in comparison to other districts and discussed the findings.
E.     Board Comments and Future Agenda Planning – The board reviewed the agenda for next month’s meeting. Board director Krummen reported that she had attended the FFA presentation in Ankeny. Board director Ripke inquired about finding a used truck engine to put in the mini bus.
 
President Lindquist adjourned the meeting at 9:30 pm.
 
Unapproved minutes.
 
 
Angie Smith                                                                            Kevin Lindquist
Board Secretary                                                                      Board President
 
January Board Agenda | Print |

 

Sioux Central Community School District
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M., Monday, January 18, 2010
Sioux Central Conference Room
Sioux Rapids, Iowa 50585
 
 


 

Mission Statement: “Sioux Central will provide opportunities for each student to develop academically, emotionally, and socially into a competent and responsible citizen.”
 
 


 

1)   Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2)   Welcome Visitors, including
a)      Contract Negotiations: Presentation of Initial Bargaining Position to the Sioux Central Board of Education by the Sioux Central Teacher Association
b)      Contract Negotiations: Presentation of Initial Bargaining Position to the Sioux Central Teacher Association by the Sioux Central Board of Education
3)   Approve/amend Agenda
4)   Reports
a)      Superintendent’s Report
b)      Principals’ Reports
5)   Consent Items
a)      Minutes
b)      Financial Reports
c)      Bills
d)     School Board Policies: Review of School Board Policies 900 through 902.6
e)      Disposal of Surplus Equipment and Vehicles
f)       Personnel Items
6)   Action Items
a)      School Improvement: Iowa Core and Technology Use in the Curriculum
b)      Second Reading of Proposed Policy 407.6 Licensed Employee Early Retirement
c)      Iowa’s Application for the President’s Race to the Top
d)     Lighting Replacement Project
7)   Discussion Items
a)      District Budget Issues with Enrollment Projections and Staffing Patterns
b)      Instructional Support Program
c)      Joint Meeting with Albert City-Truesdale CSD
d)     Superintendent Evaluation Forms
e)      Board Comments and Future Agenda Planning
8)   Adjourn
9)   Closed Session: Contract Negotiations
 
 
 
                                                                         ___________________________________
                                                                                   Angie Smith, Board Secretary*
                                                                                                712–283–2571
 
*Persons with disabilities should contact Angie Smith by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting.
 
December Board Minutes | Print |
 
Sioux Central Board of Education
Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting
Monday, December 21, 2009
7:00 pm
Conference Room
 
President Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following board members present: Gunnerson, Hasley, Krummen, and Ripke. Also in attendance were administrators Scharn, Teno and Waldstein, Superintendent Frazier and Board Secretary Smith.
 
A public hearing was held on the school calendar for the 2010-11 school year. With no public comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:04 pm.
 
A public hearing was held on entering into a contract for a public improvement to cost twenty-five thousand dollars or more in accordance with Iowa Code (73A.2) for the purpose of replacing the roof on the downtown auditorium building. With no public comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:08 pm.
 
President Lindquist welcomed Ebony Rahe with Williams & Company. Ms. Rahe reviewed with the board the FY09 Audit Report. An unqualified opinion was given. Discussion followed.
 
The agenda was amended to remove Consent Item e. Disposal of Surplus Equipment and Vehicles and Action Item g. Lighting Replacement Project. Hasley moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
 
Reports:
 
Superintendent Frazier distributed his report and discussed the contents, which included Race to the Top information; Microsoft Settlement; Mini-Bus update; ISFIS community meeting dates; and public school sharing options.
 
Principal Teno reported that the 4th grade will be participating in a Pilot Reading Program called Reading Plus, which involves some online testing. Rebel Teams activities for this week include Holiday Around the World, K-2 will be attending Santa’s Castle, sponsored by H & R Block, and the 3-5 grades will be doing a Team Building activity.
 
Principal Scharn stated that semester tests are this week, and due to the weather, the students have to option to take all their tests on Tuesday. The BLT team is focusing on the ITBS and ITEDS testing and are currently reviewing the incentives. On January 13, Mr. Scharn and Keith Stoeber will be travelling to Newell Fonda CSD to look at their one-to-one initiative.
 
Special Education Coordinator Waldstein shared that the Mr. Boge’s class once again made wreaths to sell or donate, and this year they went ‘green’ by using artifical trees to make them. They made 46 wreaths this season.
    
Hasley moved, seconded by Ripke, to approve consent items as follows. Motion carried 5-0.
  • Approve the minutes of the November 16, 2009, Board Meeting.
  • Approve financial reports and bills as presented.
  • Review of board policies 803.1 through 804.7.         
  • Approve the second reading of policy 203 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest.
  • Approve the second reading of policy 401.2 Employee Conflict of Interest.
  • Approve the second reading of policies 409.3 and 414.3 Employee Family and Medical Leave.
  • Personnel Items – Approve the club sponsor application of Terry Chalstrom for FCCLA for the current school year. Approve the hiring of Lynn Withers to serve as a teacher assistant in the preschool.
 
Action Items:
A.    School Improvement: Evaluation and Testing Program – Dr. Frazier reviewed the current student assessments.
B.     Hasley moved, seconded by Krummen to approve the 2010-11 calendar as submitted. Motion carried 5-0.
C.     The Board took up and discussed the proposal to issue one or more series of Anticipatory Warrants for the Fiscal Year. Board Member, Krummen, introduced the resolution and moved its adoption. Board Member Gunnerson seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was: Ayes: Hasley, Gunnerson, Ripke, Krummen, Lindquist; Nays: none. The President declared the resolution adopted.
D.    Hasley moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the district’s financial audit as presented by Williams and Company PC. Motion carried 5-0.
E.     Ripke moved, seconded by Krummen to approve the bidding specifications for a new fully-adhered EPDM rubber roof system according to the specifications presented. Motion carried 5-0.
F.      Hasley moved, seconded by Ripke to accept the first reading of policy 407.6 Licensed Employee Early Retirement Policy, with addition of verbage as presented. Motion carried 5-0. 
 
Discussion Items:
A.    District Financial Health Analysis – Dr. Frazier distributed his report discussing the district’s financial health, including recommendations for the future. He also handed out the results of the Budget Survey conducted on the website. Discussion followed.
B.     IASB Convention Report – Dr. Frazier briefly discussed his report from the convention, and Board Director’s Krummen and Hasley also shared several items of interest, including Leadership for Student Learning.
C.     Board Comments and Future Agenda Planning – The board reviewed the agenda for next month’s meeting and discussed a special community meeting for January 12. 
 
Following a five-minute recess; Krummen moved, seconded by Hasley to move to closed session, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (1)(i). Roll Call vote: Hasley – aye, Gunnerson – aye, Ripke – aye, Krummen – aye, and Lindquist – aye. Motion carried 5-0.
 
At 11:00 pm, Gunnerson moved, seconded by Krummen to come out of closed session. Roll Call vote: Hasley – aye, Gunnerson – aye, Ripke – aye, Krummen – aye, and Lindquist – aye. Motion carried 5-0.
 
President Lindquist adjourned the meeting at 11:12 pm.
 
Unapproved minutes.
 
 
Angie Smith                                                                            Kevin Lindquist
Board Secretary                                                                      Board President
 
December Board Agenda | Print |
Sioux Central Community School District
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M., Monday, December 21, 2009
Sioux Central Conference Room
Sioux Rapids, Iowa 50585
 
 

Mission Statement: “Sioux Central will provide opportunities for each student to develop academically, emotionally, and socially into a competent and responsible citizen.”
 
 

1)   Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2)   Welcome Visitors
a)      Public Hearing on the School Calendar for 2010 – 2011 with an Early Start
b)      Public Hearing on entering into a contract for a public improvement to cost twenty-five thousand dollars or more in accordance with Iowa Code (73A.2) for the purpose of replacing the roof on the downtown auditorium building.
c)      Review of the District’s Financial Audit—meeting with auditor
3)   Approve/amend Agenda
4)   Reports
a)      Superintendent’s Report
b)      Principals’ Reports
5)   Consent Items
a)      Minutes
b)      Financial Reports
c)      Bills
d)      School Board Policies
i)        Review of School Board Policies 803.1 through 804.7
ii)      Second Reading of Policy 203 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest
iii)    Second Reading of Policy 401.2 Employee Conflict of Interest
iv)    Second Reading of Policies 409.3 & 414.3 Employee Family and Medical Leave
e)      Disposal of Surplus Equipment and Vehicles
f)       Personnel Items
6)   Action Items
a)      School Improvement: Evaluation and Testing Program (per Policy 505.4)
b)      Calendar for 2010 – 2011 School Year with an Early Start
c)       ISCAP Supplemental Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and authorizing and directing the final terms and conditions of the sale and delivery of Warrants evidence by Warrant Certificates for the Fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, and amending the Master Resolution.
d)      Review of the Annual Financial Audit
e)      Release of Specifications for Roof Replacement Project
f)       First Reading of Proposed Policy 407.6 Licensed Employee Early Retirement Policy
g)      Lighting Replacement Project
7)   Discussion Items
a)      District Financial Health Analysis
b)      Reports from the Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention Board
c)      Comments and Future Agenda Planning
8)   Closed Session: Superintendent’s Evaluation
9)   Adjourn
 
 
                                                                         ___________________________________
                                                                                   Angie Smith, Board Secretary*
                                                                                                712–283–2571
 
*Persons with disabilities should contact Angie Smith by 3:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting.
 
November Board Minutes | Print |
 
Sioux Central Board of Education
Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting
Monday, November 16, 2009
7:00 pm
Conference Room
 
President Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following board members present: Hasley, Gunnerson, Krummen, and Ripke. Also in attendance were administrators Scharn, Teno, and Waldstein, Superintendent Frazier and Board Secretary Interim Nelson.
 
President Lindquist welcomed Wendy Meyers and Shelly Scuffham as visitors.
 
Agenda was amended to strike consent items f) School Equipment and Vehicles for Sale and/or Disposal; h) Personnel Items; and action item f) Lighting Replacement Project. Hasley moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
 
Reports:
 
Superintendent Frazier distributed his report and discussed the contents, which included an update on the H1N1 Flu and the South Clay District Borders Proposal.
 
Principal Teno introduced Wendy Meyers and Shelly Scuffham, who invited the board to their classrooms for a brief presentation on PWIM.
 
Principal Scharn reported that Ms. Bunge and the cast of the musical did a great job with the performances. He also wanted to thank Mr. Jarvis, Mrs. Olson, Ms. Bunge, and Mr. Shedenhelm, along with their students, for a wonderful Veteran’s Day program. Mrs. Chalstrom and her Advance Foods class served 24 guests following the program. Winter activities began practices today, and are looking forward to successful season.
 
Special Education Coordinator Waldstein shared that Sioux Central is serving 86 students this year, with 39 of them coming from other districts.
    
Gunnerson moved, seconded by Krummen, to approve consent items as follows. Motion carried 5-0.
  • Approve the minutes of the October 19 Board Meeting.
  • Approve financial reports and bills as presented.
  • Review of board policies 802.1 through 802.10.
  • Approve the second reading for revision of policies due to special education administrative rule changes at the federal level:
    • 505.5 Graduation Requirements
    • 506.1 Student Records Access
    • 507.2 Administration of Medication to Students
    • 507.8 Student Special Health Services
    • 603.3 Special Education
  • Approve the Special Education Final Report along with a request for reimbursement form the state of Iowa for our excess special education costs.
  • Approve membership in Iowa School Finance Information Services.
 
Action Items:
A.    School Improvement: Effective Schools Research – no action needed.
B.     Hasley moved, seconded by Gunnerson to approve the campus landscaping master plan as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
C.     Krummen moved, seconded by Ripke to approve the first reading 203 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest; 401.2 Employee Conflict of Interest; 409.3 and 414.3 Employee Family and Medical Leave. Motion carried 5-0.
D.    Hasley moved, seconded by Ripke to hold a public hearing at the December 21 regular board meeting to review the roofing project for the downtown gymnasium building, with an estimated cost of $100,000 - $150,000. Motion carried 5-0.
E.     Krummen moved, seconded by Ripke to approve the South Clay Community School District Dissolution Proposal as submitted to the Sioux Central Community School District Board of Directors by the South Clay Dissolution Commission Committee. Motion carried 5-0.
 
Discussion Items:
A.    IASB Delegate Assembly and Annual Convention – Hasley, Krummen, and Dr. Frazier confirmed their plans for attending.
B.     Budget Issues – Dr. Frazier discussed the online survey and the results to date. Allowable growth, legislator thoughts, and early retirement were also discussed.
C.     Joint Meeting with Albert City Truesdale CSD – Dr. Frazier and President Lindquist will be attending the meeting on Nov 23 hosted by Albert City Truesdale, with leaders from Laurens-Marathon CSD, Newell-Fonda CSD, and Sioux Central CSD.
D.    Board Comments and Future Agenda Planning – The board reviewed the agenda for next month’s meeting. Discussion included adding the public hearing for the roofing project and for the school calendar.
 
President Lindquist adjourned the meeting at 9:13 pm.
 
Unapproved minutes.
 
 
Sandy Nelson                                                                          Kevin Lindquist
Board Secretary Interim                                                         Board President
 
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