SHELDON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SHELDON, IOWA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION December 13, 2004

I. CALL TO ORDER – At 7:04 p.m. President Dan Van Gorp called the meeting to order. Members present: Dan Van Gorp, Kecia Hickman, Gary Ihnen, Mark Brown, Kathy Brock, Robin Spears, and Bill Borchers. Absent none. Visitors: Aaron Van Gorp, Dave Haugen, Jim Gude, Gary D'Agrosa, Scott Wynja, Dennis DeJong, Wayne Barahona and Nathan Christophel.

President Van Gorp welcomed the Board, Administration, Media and guests. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –Motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Kathy Brock to approve. Roll

call vote: Kecia Hickman, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

III. COMMUNICATION

A. Citizens, Organization(s) in Attendance 1. Public Comment – None 2. Recognition –

a. Students- High School - “Most Improved Students” from first semester of 2003-04 to second semester 2003-04. Seniors - Elicia Camarigg, Rebecca Meister, Kori Shoberg, Daniel Stephenson and Emily Wiersma. Juniors - James Beldt, Andy Houtsma, Amber Nagel and Tyler Ommen. Sophomores - Heather Meister, Sandy Ly, Neil Schettler, Cecily Stevens and Charles Storm. State Bowling - Congratulations to Josh Getting for his first place gold medal and to Britney Kreykes for her second place silver medal. Boys Basketball Roster 2004-2005 - Varsity Cole Roberge, Keith Van Beek, Stephen Kirschbaum, John Doely, Robben Schat, Paul Sauer, Tony Sneiderman, Jesse Wassenaar, Tyler Lloyd, Trevor Kuiper, Eric Vos, Andrew Vos, Tyler DeJong, and Tyler Youngers. Video Technician: Derek Wallinga, Statistical Coordinator: Jill Bomgaars. Junior Varsity - Brandon McCuddin, Craig Blankers, Justin Kuiper, Paul Claar, Nate Mueting, Corey Pottebaum, Andrew Ascherl, David Doely, and Chris Wagner. Statisticians/Assistants: Michael Ten Clay, and Jered Matzke. Freshmen - Matt De Jong, Justin Techen, Jason Blankers, Travis Postma, Kyle Huss, Todd Boone, Tyler Glass, Eric Dunn, Joel Boender, Bradley Youngs, Kevin Huss, Nick Pulscher, Kyle Ahlers, and Jared Johnson. Coaches: Claude Struve, Matt Meendering, and Brad Van Roekel. Varsity Cheerleaders: Erin Claar, Lindsay Heitritter, Nichole Lowe, Rachel Roder, Kelsey Wallace, Paige Whorley, Amalie Appleton, Joann Bautista, Brittany Getting, Ashlee Karschnik, Maren Larson, and Sara Wilson. JV Cheerleaders: Hilary Adkins, Megan Clark, Ashley Griffin, Kim Imhoff, and Jordyn Vogel. Sheldon-South O’Brien Wrestlers – 2004 - 05 - Chris Helm, Luke Lathrop, Chris Koehlmoos, Derek Logan, Will Nutting, Josh Logan, John Nieuwenhuis, Kurt Kruger, Tim Vanden Berg, Josh Ihnen, Rodney Lee, K.C. Weaver, Juston Wynia, Dain Fiddelke, Scott Kruger, Shane Dougherty, Jacob Crowl, Nathan Rozeboom, Thor Klinker, Ryan McCarty, Josh Van Beek, John Oldenkamp, Eric Meinecke, Brian Fischer, C.J. Wurpts, Derek Hurtig, Aman Pannu, and Cory Lemke. Head Coach: Steve Fischer, Assistant Coach: Glenn Van Der Vliet, Stats: Megan Tischer, Sara Yenzer, Paige Poppema, and Sarah Chambers. Cheerleaders: Kelsey Heitritter, Ashley Holbrook, Cassie Houtsma, April Klemme, Becky Oldenkamp, Liz Smit, Nicole Bruns, Elizabeth Krogman, Erin Nielsen, Samantha Roder, Whitney Seibold, and Ashlee Shill. Girls Basketball Roster 2004-2005 - Varsity - Alexa Groff, Mandi Rodger, Sarah Storm, Kellye Davis, Kellie Vust, Kayla Struve, Molly Chickering, Liz Mueting, Taryn Ashland,

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Jennifer Den Hartog, Lesley Roos, and Amelia Lammers. Junior Varsity - Alexa Groff, Mandi Rodger, Sarah Storm, Kim Ruyter, Kay Kinderknecht, Carissa Holtrop, Kellie Vust, Allison Youngers, Katie Arnold, Kelli Lemke, Liz Mueting, Jennifer Brock, Jennifer Den Hartog, Simona D’Inca, Lesley Roos, and Brittany Hunt. Freshman Basketball Roster - Lindsay St. Clair, Jessica Roos, Michelle Groen, Cassie Wolthuizen, Sami Goedken, Amanda Meester, Katie Pruiksma, Sami Behrens, Sami Culver, Tasha Boom, Rachel Hulstein, and Sheraea Vande Brake. Coaches: Kris Groff, Angie Ogle, and Larie Sterk. Varsity Cheerleaders: Erin Claar, Lindsay Heitritter, Nichole Lowe, Rachel Roder, Kelsey Wallace, Paige Whorley, Amalie Appleton, Joann Bautista, Brittany Getting, Ashlee Karschnik, Maren Larson, and Sara Wilson. JV Cheerleaders: Hilary Adkins, Megan Clark, Ashley Griffin, Kim Imhoff, and Jordyn Vogel. The Dance Team competed at Eagle Grove on November 20. They placed 3rd in the novelty division. They also participated at the state competition on December 3 and 4 in the pom, novelty, and jazz divisions. 2004-05 Dance Team Members - Amalie Appleton, Katie Bruxvoort, Erin Claar, Brittany Getting, Jennifer Groen, Hilary Adkins, Nichole Lowe, Ashley Nieuwenhuis, Stephanie McWilliams, Katy Rensink, Ashlee Shill, Paige Whorley, Sara Wilson, and Cassandra Wurpts. Large Group Speech Contest Participants - Choral Reading - Kim Imhoff, Katie Knight, Cassandra Wurpts, Sarah Chambers, Kayla Olson, Kelsey Plagman, Ashlee Shill, Jo Varner, Maren Larson, Judy Freking, Simona D'Inca, and Sara Grady. Readers Theatre – Jacob Chambers, Katerina Griffin, Katie Knight, Adam Ruden, Adam Thong Vanh, TJ Noble, Anthony Carlson, Paige Poppema, Adam Schuetz, Cassie Vanden Berg, and Erin Claar. One Act Play - Jennifer Brock, Derek Wallinga, Rachel Kirwan, Stevie Trevathan, Sara Wilson, and CJ Wurpts. TV Newscasting - Daniel Anderson, Kim Imhoff, Jennifer Brock, Nathan Mueting, Jered Matzke, Whitney Seibold, Mike Helgerson, and Bryan Langfitt. Radio Broadcasting - Katerina Griffin, Anthony Carlson, and Daniel Stephenson. Ensemble Acting - Kate Arnold, Amalie Appleton, Erin Claar, Tony Sneiderman, Raleigh St. Clair, Ashley Griffin, Ashlee Karschnick, and Ann McCarty. Group Improv - Tyler Youngers, Ashlee Karschnik, CJ Wurpts, Mike Schmalen, Tim Snyder, Andy Vander Linden, Raleigh St. Clair, Joann Bautista, and Mike Helgerson. Musical Theatre – Andy Vander Linden, Stevie Trevathan, Tim Snyder, Mike Schmalen, Cole Roberge, Kelsey Plagman, Kayla Olson, Sarah Chambers, Amalie Appleton, Tyler Youngers, Allison Youngers, Derek Wallinga, Judy Freking, Joanne Bautista, and Kate Arnold. Group Mime - Jacob Chambers, Brittany Mosier, Ashley Nieuwenhuis, Liz Kamstra, Paige Poppema, Cassie Vanden Berg, and Adam Schuetz. Solo Mime – Liz Kamstra, Whitney Seibold, and Sara Wilson.

B. Correspondence 1. The Board, “What You Should Promise Employees in Tough Times," Volume 28, Number 14

was included in the Board Packet. 2. The Board, "Finding Opportunity in Adversity," Volume 28, Number 15 was included in the

Board Packet. 3. AEA 4 Board Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2004 was included in the Board Packet 4. Receipt of "Thank You" Cards - from Rita Weber.

C. Board Members Reports 1. IASB Annual Convention - 17-19 November, 2004 - Kathy Brock, Mark Brown, Gary Ihnen,

and Dan Van Gorp attended, and reported on the sessions. 2. IASB ABLE II - Hickman attended. Felt that the information presented was good. 3. Governor's Forum - Iowa Learns Council - Superintendent Spears and Kathy Brock attended.

Motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Kecia Hickman to accept the correspondence and recognition as part of the official Board Minutes. Roll call vote: Kathy Brock, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

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IV. APPROVAL OF A. Minutes of Past Meetings - Motion by Kathy Brock and seconded by Gary Ihnen to approve. Roll

call vote: Mark Brown, Aye; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

B. Financial Report – Motion by Mark Brown and seconded by Gary Ihnen to approve. Roll call vote: Kecia Hickman, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

C. Summary List of Bills - Mark Brown reviewed the bills this month. Motion by Mark Brown and seconded by Kathy Brock to approve for payment. Roll call vote: Gary Ihnen, Aye; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Mark Brown, Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

V. PUBLIC HEARING –

A. The Public Will Be Heard for or Against Proposed Sale of Real Estate - At 7:30 p.m. motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Kathy Brock to go into public hearing. Roll call vote: Kecia Hickman, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried. President Van Gorp asked if there had been any written objections received. Bill Borchers and Superintendent Spears stated that none had been received. There were no public comments. At 7:32 p.m. motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Kecia Hickman to close the hearing. Roll call vote: Mark Brown, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

B. Sale of Real Estate - Motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Kathy Brock to sell Lot 2, Orab First Addition, to Tom and Juanita Thaden for the price of $13,000. Roll call vote: Kecia Hickman, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

VI. REPORTS A. Committee – none B. Special - 1. FY 04 Independent Audit Report - Susan Battani from the State Auditors Office reviewed the

report with the Board. At 8:19 p.m. President Van Gorp announced there would be a short break. At 8:26 p.m. President Van Gorp reconvened the meeting. 2. School District Educational Program Report - The Superintendent introduced the program, and

explained how the District has progressed. The Building Principals presented an overview of the program.

C. Administrators 1. Elementary School – Mrs. McCrory reviewed the report, and spoke of the PALS program with

the FFA. 2. Middle School – Mrs. Barwick reviewed the report. The Smart Board has been installed. 3. High School – Mr. Mueting reviewed the report. 4. Activities Director - Mr. Sneiderman reviewed the District extra-curricular activities. 5. Superintendent a. PPEL Election Results - The vote failed. The final count was 503 for and 537 against. b. 2005-06 School Calendar Information - Superintendent reviewed the results of the parent

survey with the Board. c. City of Sheldon Recreation Study Update - Scott Wynja said that FEH Associates has been

hired as the architect to complete a feasibility study/site location. The cost of the study will be about $15,000, and hope to share the cost with both NCC and SCSD.

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VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Board Policy Review - Motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Mark Brown to approve policies

with the policy review schedule to remain at every three years, and the facility policy to use the alternate option, effective December 13, 2004. Motion by Kathy Brock and seconded by Kecia Hickman to amend the effective date of the facility usage option to be January 1, 2005. Roll Call on the motion to amend: Mark Brown, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Nay; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion to amend, carried. Roll call on the original motion: Kathy Brock, Aye; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Open Enrollment – The Superintendent has received the following open enrollment applications: Blake Mulder from Boyden-Hull into Sheldon, Hunter Jager from George-Little Rock into Sheldon, and Trevor Kruger from Sheldon into Sibley-Ocheyedan. Motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Mark Brown to approve the applications. Roll call vote: Kecia Hickman, Aye;

Kathy Brock, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried. B. Resignations – Amy Jager has resigned as the Middle School Principal's Secretary, effective

December 22, 2004. Motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Kathy Brock to accept the resignation and to thank Amy for her service to the District. Roll call vote: Mark Brown, Aye; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

C. Contracts - None D. Ballot Vote for District # 1 IASB Board Member - Motion by Kathy Brock and seconded by Kecia Hickman to vote for Dan Van Gorp. Roll Call vote: Gary Ihnen, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye;

Kecia Hickman, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried. E. Consider Request to Attend NASSP Annual Conference - Motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by

Mark Brown to approve the request for Mr. Mueting to attend the conference. Roll call vote: Kathy Brock, Aye; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp,

Aye. Motion carried. F. Approve Specifications for Demolition of Old Middle School Building - Jim Ruble of Cannon,

Moss, Brygger & Associates Architects and Superintendent Spears will adjust the bid dates, according to the publication of the request for bids based on the specs. The specs will be to level the grounds, remove the asphalt, and have a seeded lot with a sidewalk around the outside. The alternate bid will be to leave the gym, and some trees. Motion by Kathy Brock and seconded by Mark Brown to approve the demolition specifications. Roll call vote: Gary Ihnen, Aye;

Kecia Hickman, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried. G. Authorize Disposition of School Equipment - Motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Kathy Brock

to authorize Superintendent Spears to pick the date for the sale, in either late January or early February, 2005. Roll call vote: Mark Brown, Aye; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye;

Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried. H. Board Policy Review - Policies 211-218, Board of Directors (1st Reading). Motion by Gary Ihnen

and seconded by Kathy Brock to approve to second reading. Roll Call vote: Kecia Hickman, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Kathy Brock, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS - A. IASB/SAI Conference - January 5, 6, 12, or 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., site TBD. B. IASB Legislative Conference, January 18, 2005, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Des Moines.

X. ADJOURN - At 10:32 p.m. Motion by Gary Ihnen and seconded by Mark Brown to adjourn. Roll call vote: Kathy Brock, Aye; Kecia Hickman, Aye; Mark Brown, Aye; Gary Ihnen, Aye; Dan Van Gorp, Aye. Motion carried.

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At 10:32 p.m. The Board entered closed session as provided in Chapter 20, Section 20.17 (3) of the Iowa Code to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning the employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

At 10:53 p.m. The Board came out of the closed session and departed.

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