SIDNEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SIDNEY, IOWA
REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. OCTOBER 15, 2007
President Jeff Jorgenson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Directors present were Randy Bishop, Jeff Jorgenson, Heidi Lowthorp, and Janet Teten. Also present were Superintendent/ Secondary Principal Gregg Cruickshank and Board Secretary/ Treasurer Joyce Morgan.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Jordon Harvey, Jill White, Bill Horton, Josh Horton, Syndahl Booker and Nancy Falk.
Director Mike Daly arrived 7:31 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS AMENDED
R. Bishop moved to approve the agenda as amended. H. Lowthorp seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17 AND WORK SESSION OF OCTOBER 10, 2007.
J. Teten moved to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held September 17 and the work session held October 10. Bishop seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
CONSIDER BILLS TO PAY
J. Teten moved to approve the vendor bills for October 2007. H. Lowthorp seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
J. Teten moved to approve the financial reports for the month ending September 2007. M. Daly seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
Elementary Principal Carolyn Maher arrived at 7:35 p.m.
ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS
Elementary Principal’s Report
· Professional Development
· Quality Improvements for Preschool
· Voluntary Preschool funding
· Parent-Teacher Conferences
· Iowa Tests of Basic Skills / Iowa Tests of Educational Development
· ITEC Conference
· Apple Professional Development
Superintendent’s/Secondary Principal’s Report
· Professional Development
· Parent-Teacher Conferences
· Board Training and Education Opportunities Through IASB
· Certified Enrollment
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Josh Horton, Syndahl Booker and Jordan Harvey requested permission to graduate at mid-term.
ACTION ITEMS
Midterm Graduation Requests
H. Lowthorp moved to approve the mid-term graduation of Syndahl Booker. M. Daly seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
R. Bishop moved to approve the mid-term graduation of Jordon Harvey. H. Lowthorp seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
R. Bishop moved to approve the mid-term graduation of Josh Horton. H. Lowthorp seconded. J. Teten aye, H. Lowthorp aye, J. Jorgenson aye, M. Daly nay, R. Bishop aye. Ayes 4, Nays 1. Motion passed.
Board Goals and Activities for 2007 – 08.
H. Lowthorp moved to adopt the Board Goals and Activities for 2007-08:
Goals:
· Advocate success for all students.
· Develop and implement a long-range plan for the District with broad-based community support.
Activities:
· Share resources and programs with other districts when appropriate.
· Involve private and public entities to promote Sidney.
· Promote programs and opportunities which strengthen school-family partnerships.
M. Daly seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
Facilities Study
M. Daly moved to contract with Kucirek Engineering to conduct a mechanical and educational facilities study not to exceed $9,450. The study will be financed with proceeds from the Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOSST) Fund. R. Bishop seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
Special Education Allowable Growth
R. Bishop moved to approve the Board’s authority to access allowable growth of $14,824 and receive supplemental payments to offset the Special Education deficit. H. Lowthorp seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
Policy Review
M. Daly moved to approve Board Policies 411.1, 411.3 – 414.3, and 414.5-414.9. J. Teten seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
Employment of Personnel
J. Teten moved to approve the appointment of Tammy Gardner as Wrestling Cheerleading Sponsor. H. Lowthorp seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
Discussion Items
Athletic Sharing Request
Athletic Director Kent Larsen discussed with the Board about a sharing agreement between Sidney and Glenwood for girls soccer. The Board will consider the request as an action item at the November regular meeting.
Policy 903.4 – First Reading
Review and Summary of October 10 Work Session
Educational Viability Committee
The Board agreed to form a committee that would meet on an ongoing basis to examine how to best utilize the human, financial and capital resources of the District in the face of declining enrollment.
IASB District Meeting
Directors J. Teten and R. Bishop along with Superintendent Cruickshank shared information with the rest of the Board about the IASB district meeting.
CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations to Kelsey Nennemann. She is number one in the state in pole bending.
ADJOURNMENT
R. Bishop moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. M. Daly seconded. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motion passed.
NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2007 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM.
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President Board Secretary/Treasurer
SIDNEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
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.