CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Vice-President Heidi Lowthorp called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Directors present were Randy Bishop, Heidi Lowthorp, and Janet Teten. Also present were Superintendent/ Secondary Principal Gregg Cruickshank, and Elementary Principal Carolyn Maher. Directors Jeff Jorgenson and Rusty Monroe were absent. Board Secretary Joyce Morgan was absent.

RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

There were no guests

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

J. Teten moved to approve the agenda. R. Bishop seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0. Motion passed.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2007.

J. Teten moved to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held June 18, 2007. R. Bishop seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0. Motion passed.

CONSIDER BILLS TO PAY

J. Teten moved to approve the vendor bills for July 2007. R. Bishop seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0. Motion passed.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

R. Bishop moved to approve the financial reports for the month ending June 2007. J. Teten seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0. Motion passed.

ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS

Elementary Principal’s Report – there was no Elementary Principal’s Report.

Superintendent’s/Secondary Principal’s Report

· School Board candidates: Director Jorgenson is the only person to have taken out papers to file for candidacy. Two positions are up for election. The deadline to file is August 2. Papers may be taken out at the Superintendent’s Office.

· Back to School Dates: Registration materials will be sent to parents pre-school through 12^th grade on or about August 1. The full page back-to-school information will not be run in the Argus due to the increased cost of mailing registration materials. Registration will be August 9 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Teachers will report for professional development on August 13. The first day of school is August 17.

· iMovie workshop: Mr. Cruickshank shared information about an iMovie workshop being offered to teachers on August 6 and 10.

· Enrollment: Mr. Cruickshank and Mrs. Maher are aware of 13 students who have moved out of the District since the end of the 2006-07 school year. There has been one family with one school age child who has moved into the District and has contacted the administration about enrolling.

ACTION ITEMS

Policy approval

J. Teten moved to approve Board Policy 104 after the second reading. R. Bishop seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0. Motion passed.

Policy revision

J. Teten moved to approve the revision of Board Policies 102, 102.E1, 102.R1, 302.1, 401.1, 405.2, 411.2, 500, 600, 603.4, with corrections, to reflect changes in state statutes. R. Bishop seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0. Motion passed.

Policy repeal

R. Bishop moved to repeal Board Policies 403.5, 403.5R1, 502.10, 502.10R1 due to the adoption of Board Policy 104. J. Teten seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0. Motion passed.

Student/Parent handbook

R. Bishop moved to approve the 2007-08 Student/Parent Handbook as presented. J. Teten seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0. Motion passed.

Legislative Priorities for 2008

J. Teten moved to adopt the following ranked legislative priorities for the 2008 Session of the Iowa Legislature. R. Bishop seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0. Motion passed.

1. Supports setting allowable growth at a rate that encourages continuous school improvement and reflects actual cost increases experienced by school districts. The allowable growth rate should be set no lower than 6 percent.

2. Supports sufficient incentives and assistance to encourage sharing, reorganization and regional high schools to expand academic opportunities for students.

3. Supports expansion of the allowable use of physical plant and equipment levy (PPEL) funds and local option sales tax (LOSST) funds.

4. Supports building on student and taxpayer equity investments during the 2006 Legislative Session, ensuring they are fully funded and become part of the foundation formula.

5. Supports extending the school infrastructure local option tax to a statewide penny sales tax distributed on a per pupil basis, recalculated annually to adjust the statewide average revenues per student.

28E Sharing Agreements

J. Teten moved to approve sharing agreements with the Farragut District for Vocal Music, CAD, Spanish, Automotives, Vocational Agriculture, and Chemistry/Physics. R. Bishop seconded. Motion passed.

Discussion Items

Building and grounds

There was discussion concerning purchasing a larger deck mower to reduce mowing time and seal coating the high school parking lot.

Staffing

Positions that are yet to be filled for the 2007-08 school year are head cross country, part-time custodian, and piano accompanist for the 7-12 vocal program.

CELEBRATIONS

Congratulations to Kelsey Nenneman for qualifying for the Iowa State High School Rodeo Team that will be participating in the National High School Rodeo competition.

ADJOURNMENT

J. Teten moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. R. Bishop seconded. Ayes 3, Nays 0.

NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 20, 2007 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM.

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President Board Secretary/Treasurer

This publication of minutes is the unofficial report of action taken. Official minutes are available for review at the Sidney Community School District after approval at the next regular board meeting.