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Call to Order
President Jones called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm.
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Roll Call
The following board members were present: President Jones, Vice President Sunderman, Bergren, Meyer, Pulliam and Moheng (student director).
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Audience to Visitors
President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting. Four members of the audience spoke concerning the high school football field. Kalen Fulk spoke in favor of sod. Logan Wood, Jennifer McCall, and Amy Wilmes spoke in favor of turf.
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Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
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6.
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Open hearing on plans and specifications for roof replacement at the high school and elementary school
At 4:13 pm President Jones declared the start of the hearing on the roof placement of the high school and elementary school. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections to the roof replacements, President Jones closed the hearing at 4:14 pm.
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Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
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7. 1.
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Approve minutes of the February 20, 2020 work session
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7. 2.
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Approve minutes of the February 26, 2020 regular meeting
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7. 3.
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Approve Bills
Director Meyer found the bills in order.
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7. 4.
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Approve open enrollment requests
Open Enrollment into the district 2019-2020: 1 from South Page; Open Enrollment into the district 2020-2021: 1 from Bedford and 1from Stanton; Open Enrollment out of the district 2020-2021: 1 to CAM, and 1 to Sidney.
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7. 5.
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Approve special education contracts for Clarinda Academy: Sioux City Community School District.
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7. 6.
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Approve resignation from Amanda Lawrence, paraprofessional
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7. 7.
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Approve resignation from Rebecca Miller, Title 1 Reading
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7. 8.
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Approve recommendation to hire Conner Hanafan as a High School Physical Education teacher
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8.
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Recognition & Reports
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8. 1.
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Financial Reports
Staff attended budget sessions. Supplement State Aid was approved at 2.3%. Our district has sizable increase in allocation for Title I dollars.
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8. 2.
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High School Principal
Mrs. Green reported the student book club continues to discuss Innovator’s Mindset. Student Council had lunch and learn about mental health awareness with 55 in attendance. They also hosted guest speaker, Mordechai Martin. Curricular and Huddle groups meetings are going well. Staff is meeting to discuss course offerings and comparing to other H-10 districts. ACT prep course is showing success.
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8. 3.
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Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman discussed COVID-19; she has been communicating with public health, community, and staff. AEA is putting together Rachel’s Challenge session for administration.
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8. 4.
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Board Correspondence
Bergren - Two citizens are writing letters to legislators and will be emailing them to her.
Jones – He has had fun attending end of season banquets. Congratulations to Crew Howard for state wrestling.
Meyer – Compliments to the huddle groups and Mrs. Vardaman for writing and receiving the grant.
Moheng – Great things are happening at school. Teachers painted walls and he would like students involved. Another student and he went around to businesses to encourage them to write letters to legislators for education advocacy; eight said they would.
Pulliam – Shout out to FFA who had state. Thank you to staff and community for their hard work.
Sunderman – A lot of good things happening and encourage students to get involved.
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9.
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New Business
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9. 1.
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Consider awarding High School gym roof and Garfield Elementary East wing roof bid
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve awarding the High School gym roof and Garfield Elementary East wing roof bid to JR and Company for $333,148. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving purchasing and installing handrails and half steps on the Middle School bleachers
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve purchasing and installing handrails and half steps on the Middle School bleachers for $8,535.74. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving purchasing a TouchPro for High School Commons
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the purchase from Varsity Group Marketing and Signs a TouchPro for the High School Commons for $16,500. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving the second and final reading of the Volunteer Early Retirement Policies, 407.6 and 413.6
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the second and final reading of the early retirement policies, 407.6 for Certified Staff and 413.6 for Classified and Administrative Staff. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving second and final reading of Policy 505.5, Graduation Requirements
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the second and final reading of Policy 505.5, Graduation Requirements. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving first reading of Policy 403.3, Communicable Diseases - Employees
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the first reading of Policy 403.3, Communicable Diseases - Employees. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving first reading of Policy 507.3, Communicable Diseases - Students
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the first reading of Policy 507.3, Communicable Diseases - Students. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving early retirement requests and resignations
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve the resignation and early retirement applications from Rebecca Ascherl, David Carper, Kim McNees, and Cynthia Williams, effective with their last contracted/duty days. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving an Assistant Middle School Boys Track Coach position
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the position of an Assistant Middle School Boys Track Coach for $2070.64. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving a 7th-12th grade Boys and Girls Throwing Coach position
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the position of a 7th-12th grade Boys and Girls Throwing Coach position for $3388.32. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving an additional High School math teacher position
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Meyer, to approve an additional High School math teacher position for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving a High School business teacher position
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve a High School business teacher position for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving a third High School special education teacher position
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve a third High School special education teacher position for the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider setting public hearing to approve the proposed 2020-2021 school calendar
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve public hearing for March 26, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the proposed 2020-2021 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider setting public hearing on the district's 2020-2021 budget proposal
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Sunderman, to approve setting April 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the public hearing on the proposed 2020-2021 budget. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving 2020 Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Supplement Grant
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the 2020 Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Supplement Grant for $247.50. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving resurfacing the football field
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Sunderman, to approve resurfacing the high school football field with sod, incorporating the overlay of the track, and addressing the practice fields including the underlying issues. Motion carried 3-1. Ayes: Bergren, Meyer, Sunderman. Nays: Jones. Abstained: Pulliam.
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Consider selecting an engineering firm for the football field/track project
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve hiring Shive-Hattery Inc. for the football field/track project. Motion carried 5-0.
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Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
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10. 1.
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Our next regular meetings are on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 and April 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley
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Adjournment
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Pulliam, to adjourn the meeting at 6:09 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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