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Sioux Central Community School District
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M., Monday, November 16, 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
3)   Approve/amend Agenda
4)   Reports
a)      Report: Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM) Reading Initiative
b)      Superintendent’s Report
c)      Principals’ Reports
5)   Consent Items
a)      Minutes
b)      Financial Reports
c)      Bills
d)      School Board Policies
i)        Review of School Board Policies 802.1 through 802.10
ii)      Second Reading of Policy 505.5 Graduation Requirements
iii)    Second Reading of Policy 506.1 Student Records Access
iv)    Second Reading of Policy 507.2 Administration of Medication to Students
v)      Second Reading of Policy 507.8 Student Special Health Services
vi)    Second Reading of Policy 603.3 Special Education
e)      Special Education Final Report and Deficit
f)       School Equipment and Vehicles for Sale and/or Disposal
g)      Membership in Iowa School Finance Information Services
h)      Personnel Items
6)   Action Items
a)      School Improvement: Effective Schools Research
b)      Campus Landscaping Master Plan
c)      School Board Policies
i)        First Reading of Policy 203 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest
ii)      First Reading of Policy 401.2 Employee Conflict of Interest
iii)    First Reading of Policies 409.3 & 414.3 Employee Family and Medical Leave
d)      Roofing Project for Downtown Auditorium Building
e)      South Clay Community School District Dissolution Commission’s Dissolution Proposal
f)       Lighting Replacement Project
7)   Discussion Items
a)      Iowa Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly and Annual Convention
b)      Budget Issues
c)      Joint Meeting with Albert City-Truesdale CSD
d)      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.
 
October Board Minutes | Print |
 
Sioux Central Board of Education
Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2009
7:00 pm
Conference Room
 
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 21st 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.
  • Approve the minutes of the September 21 Board Meetings.
  • Approve financial reports and bills as presented.
  • Review of board policies 800 through 801.8.
  • Approved the first reading of Policy 603.3 Special Education.
  • Approved the first reading of Policy 505.5 Graduation Requirements.
  • Approved the first reading of Policy 506.1 Student Records Access.
  • Approved the first reading of Policy 507.2 Administration of Medication to Students.
  • Approved the first reading of Policy 507.8 Student Special Health Services.
  • Approved the renewal of the Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing Program membership.
  • Approve the contracts for students tuitioned out with Spencer, Storm Lake, and Iowa Lakes Community College, and tuitioned in with Albert City-Truesdale, Ames, Aplington Parkersburg, Aurelia, Clear Lake, Clinton, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Estherville-Lincoln Central, Fort Dodge, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn, Independence, Laurens-Marathon, Sioux City, South Clay, Southeast Polk, Starmont, and the State of Iowa.
  • Approved the membership list as this year’s School Improvement Advisory Committee for the Sioux Central Community District.
  • Approved the Sioux Central program for English Language Learners at its current budget and level of staffing.
  • Personnel Items –Approved Travis Schueller as JH Boys Basketball coach.
 
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
 
October Board Agenda | Print |
Sioux Central Community School District
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M., Monday, October 19, 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
3)   Approve/amend Agenda
4)   Reports
a)      Superintendent’s Report with a Report on the Certified Enrollment
b)      Board Secretary’s Report on the Certified Annual Report and Independent Audit
c)      Principals’ Reports
5)   Consent Items
a)      Minutes
b)      Financial Reports
c)      Bills
d)      School Board Policies
i)        Review of School Board Policies 800 through 801.8
ii)      First Reading of Policy 505.5 Graduation Requirements
iii)    First Reading of Policy 506.1 Student Records Access
iv)    First Reading of Policy 507.2 Administration of Medication to Students
v)      First Reading of Policy 507.8 Student Special Health Services
vi)    First Reading of Policy 603.3 Special Education
e)      Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (IDATP)
f)       Contracts for Students Tuitioned In and Out of the District
g)      School Improvement Advisory Council (SIAC) Appointments
h)      English Language Learner (Limited English Proficient) Program and Budget
i)        Students Clubs and Sponsors Submitted for Approval
j)        Membership in Iowa School Finance Information Services
k)      Personnel Items
6)   Action Items
a)      School Improvement: Annual Progress Report
b)      Drop-out Prevention Grant Application
c)      Application to School Budget Review Committee for Modified Allowable Growth for Phase I
d)      Classroom Addition
e)      Transportation Report and Fleet Vehicle Purchasing Specifications
7)   Discussion Items
a)      American Education Week
b)      Landscaping Master Plan for the School Campus
c)      Iowa Association of School Boards’ Delegate Assembly & Annual Convention
d)      Board 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.
 
September Board Minutes | Print |
 
Sioux Central Board of Education
Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2009
7:00 pm
Conference Room
 
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.
  • Approve the minutes of the Aug 17, 2009 and the September 1, 2009 Board Meetings.
  • Approve financial reports and bills as presented.
  • Review of board policies 711.1 through 711.11.
  • Approve the 28E sharing agreement with Albert City-Truesdale.
  • Approve the 28E sharing agreement with Prairie Lakes AEA 8.
  • Approve the following personnel issues: modification to the Master Agreement between Sioux Central CSD and the Sioux Central Education Association for the School Year 2009-2010, establishing the position of Varsity Cross Country Assistant Coach compensated at 4% of the base salary which for the current year is $1,200; approve a contract to John Barbier as Varsity Cross Country Assistant Coach compensated at $1,200; approve a raise of $.25 to Kari Hogrefe for earning a second Para-educator Level II certification in accordance with the terms of the classified staff handbook; approve a raise of $.25 to Jina Vandervort for earning a Para-educator Level II certification in accordance with the terms of the classified staff handbook; approve Kendall Rachuy as substitute middle school volleyball coach; approve a part-time work agreement with Lucas Koster at MCS for a maximum of 25 hours per week; approve a part-time work agreement with Dan Rollison at MCS for a maximum of 25 hours per week; approve a contract for Holly Lockrem for teaching College Psychology outside the regular instructional day; approve a contract modification for Melanie Bloom, paying her for 22 days at her regular per diem for summer FFA work; and approve Melanie Bloom as a club sponsor for her FFA group.
 
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.
 
 
Sioux Central Board of Education
Organizational Board of Directors’ Meeting
Monday, September 19, 2009
Following Regular Meeting
Conference Room
 
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 3rd 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
 
September Board Agenda | Print |
Sioux Central Community School District
Board of Directors Annual Meeting
7:00 P.M., Monday, September 21, 2009
Sioux Central Conference Room
Sioux Rapids, Iowa 50585
 
 

Regular September Meeting of the
Sioux Central Board of Directors
 
1)   Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
2)   Welcome Visitors
3)   Approve/amend Agenda
4)   Reports
a)      Superintendent’s Report
b)      Principals’ Reports
5)   Consent Items
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
6)   Action 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
7)   Discussion Items
a)      Instructional Support Program
8)   Adjournment of the Retiring Board, “sine die.”
 
  
Organizational Meeting of the
Sioux Central Board of Directors
 
1)   Call to Order
2)   Seating of the New Board
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
3)   Audience to Visitors
4)   Conduct Annual Meeting
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
5)   Action Items
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
6)   Discussion Items
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
7)   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.
 
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