Regular Meeting-July 21, 2010

The Board of Directors of the Jefferson-Scranton Community School District met in regular session on July 21, 2010 at the Jefferson-Scranton South Grade School Building. President Sam Harding called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Also present were Directors Mike Holden, Kevin Neal and Celli Whipple; Superintendent Tim Christensen and Board Secretary Brenda Muir. Director Teresa Hagen was absent.

President Harding read the mission statement and goals of the Jefferson-Scranton School District.

Motion was made by Neal, seconded by Whipple to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried 4-0.

Holden made and Whipple seconded a motion to approve the consent items. Motion carried 4-0. Consent items are: Minutes from the June 16, 2010 regular meeting; Bills as presented; Resignations – Craig Rowedder – Technology Support Technician, Kara Rowedder – elementary teacher; Hirings – Tom Winger – Bus Driver, Josef Miller – Technology Support Technician, Marla Orfield – Home School Coordinator, Wendy Kozal – Middle School Lead Technology Support.

No comments were heard during Open Forum.

The second reading of revised Board Policy 505.5 – Graduation Requirements was approved on a motion made by Whipple and seconded by Neal. The policy gradually increases elective course credits to 22, 25 and 28 credits beginning with the classes of 2011, 2012 and 2013 respectively and 52, 55 and 58 total credits required for graduation beginning with those graduating classes. Two trimesters of Agronomy or one trimester of Conservation and Natural Resources would be allowed as one of six required science credits. Those courses cannot be used in place of Physical Science or Biology/Life Science credits. Motion carried 4-0.

Harding reported on the Park and Rec committee meeting. Superintendent Christensen and Director Neal reported on the Sports Complex meeting. Approximately $10,000 of grant funds have been used so far on the project. The EG/JS Feasibility Study Committee will be meeting in August.

Board Treasurer Sid Jones gave the 2009-2010 Treasurer’s Annual Report. Holden made and Whipple seconded to accept the report as presented. Motion carried 4-0.

Neal made and Holden seconded a motion to appoint Sid Jones as the 2010-2011 Board Treasurer. Motion carried 4-0.

Holden made and Whipple seconded a motion to appoint Brenda Muir as the 2010-2011 Board Secretary. Motion carried 4-0.

Neal made and Whipple seconded a motion to appoint the Mumma & Pedersen Law Firm as the 2010-2011 Board Attorney. Motion carried 4-0.

The 2010-2011 Handbooks were presented and discussed with changes and additions from the previous printing highlighted. The Student/Parent Handbook, the Teacher/Staff Handbook and the Coaches’ Handbook were all approved with changes as discussed on a motion made by Whipple and seconded by Neal. Motion carried 4-0. The Bus Driver Handbook will be presented for approval in August.

Motion made by Holden and seconded by Whipple to approve the Depository Resolution naming the following institutions with maximum deposits not to exceed $2,500,000 in Wells Fargo, Home State Bank, Peoples Trust and Savings Bank or Iowa School Joint Investment Trust. Motion carried 4-0.

The 2010-2011 milk bids were received from Anderson Erickson Dairy and Dean Foods. Bread bids were received from Sara Lee and IBC Sales Corporation. Looking at the most frequently purchased items, Superintendent Christensen recommended accepting the bids from Anderson Erickson and Sara Lee for the 2010-2011 school year. Holden made and Neal seconded a motion to approve the AE and Sara Lee’s bids as recommended. Motion carried 4-0.

The first reading of revised Board Policy 504.9A – Activity Eligibility was approved on a motion made by Holden and seconded by Whipple. Motion carried 4-0. Self reporting of a first offense violation may be made to the principal or the activity director in the revised policy.

The first reading of revised Board Policy 507.13 - Wellness was approved on a motion made by Holden and seconded by Neal. Motion carried 4-0. Revisions were necessary due to legislative changes.

The 2010-2011 Interfund Loan Resolution was approved on a motion made by Neal and seconded by Whipple. Motion carried 4-0. This allows the SILO and PPEL Funds to borrow funds up to $200,000 from the Operating and Management Funds at 3% interest for cash flow purposes. Borrowed funds must be repaid by October 1, 2011.

The 2010-2011 Technology Support Technician 28E Agreement with East Greene was approved on a motion made by Holden and seconded by Whipple. Motion carried 4-0. Per this agreement, East Greene will continue to purchase 40% of the technician’s contract.

During his monthly report, Superintendent Christensen reported on a memorial for Logan Scheuermann in place at the high school entrance. He also announced his planned attendance at the ASCD Summer Institute on Formative Assessment in Denver next week. Moving board meetings permanently to the South Grade was discussed as well as the need for replacement of the elementary teacher whose resignation was just approved. Grounds/Transportation Director Mark Kersey and Technology Director Tim Buenz updated the board on the progress of summer projects.

The financial report was given.

The president declared the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.